The Maharashtra forest department has appointed 20 fire watchers, who have been posted at strategic locations at Aarey Milk Colony in Goregaon, to prevent wildfires as the summer season kicks in. The director of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) has also given instructions to its entire staff and range officers, stating that their focus should be on preventing wildfires in the area. 

He has also directed strict action against those found responsible for igniting fires. Speaking to mid-day, forest department officials said most incidents of wildfires that take place are man-made. Because of the wildfires, the saplings do not get the chance to grow, and fresh forests are not emerging.