The authorities have appealed the public to use any of the options provided to relay information about forest fires. The helpline number for forest fires- the Van Mitra service can be reached at 9208008000, the emergency helpline can be reached at 108 in addition to which a Whats App number- 7455054828 has also been issued by the authorities. The State Emergency Operation Centre set up in Dehradun can also be reached at 9557444486 and at 0135-2410334.