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5,117 forest fire incidents reported in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister Naik

Updated On: 25 June, 2026 08:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

According to the minister’s written reply, a total of 5,117 forest fire incidents were reported across the state during the year. Naik said Gadchiroli district alone accounted for 7,042 fire cases, making it one of the most severely affected regions

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Forest Minister said Gadchiroli district alone accounted for 7,042 fire cases, making it one of the most severely affected regions. Representational Pic

Forest Minister said Gadchiroli district alone accounted for 7,042 fire cases, making it one of the most severely affected regions. Representational Pic

Maharashtra recorded more than 5,100 forest fire incidents during 2023-24, affecting over 11,580.707 hectares of forest land, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik informed the state legislative assembly on Thursday, PTI reported. 

He was replying to questions raised by MLAs, including Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Bhaskar Jadhav, Shiv Sena member Nilesh Rane, and BJP MLA Prashant Thakur.

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