The Forest Department with the assistance of district administration has controlled fire reported from 3 places, in Panna forest division on Friday. Dried weed, Van Tulsi, lantana and useless grass and fallen leaves were gutted by fire in the jungles of Sakariya and Jhalai.
There was no report of loss to human lives, animals and jungles. Affected jungles are situated only 10 to 12 km away from Panna Tiger Reserve.
After receiving information of fire from Sakaria area of Panna forest division, Panna SDO and subordinate staff rushed to the site and controlled fire. Only useless dried weed, Van Tulsi, lantana and useless grass and fallen leaves were razed by fire in some patches of this 30-40 hectare area. No damage has been done by fire to flora and fauna, bamboo clusters and wildlife. Cooperation of forest committees is being sought and villagers are being advised not to kindle fire in jungles.
Similarly, fire incident also occurred in sector number 416 and 417 of Jhalai beat today.
Here difficulties were experienced in controlling fire due to heat and strong wind.
Also, no damage was caused to animals and forests. It is an internal portion of jungle.
Fire was reported in total 8 to 10 hectare of Triphala Park (non-forest land), adjoining Awla Processing Centre, Sakariya's nearby revenue area in which useless dried weed, Van Tulsi, lantana and useless grass and fallen leaves were gutted. The fire has been fully controlled.
DFO, SDO and forest staff is constantly monitoring the situation by visiting spots.