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Fire at Bandipur Tiger Reserve rages on

Updated on: 24 February,2019 09:26 AM IST  |  Chamarajanagar
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Strong wind is giving foresters, firemen, wildlife volunteers and villagers a tough time in bringing the blaze under control. More details are awaited

Fire at Bandipur Tiger Reserve rages on

Silhouette of a bird seen against flames of a forest fire at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, in Bandipur. Pic/PTI

Chamarajanagar: A major fire that broke out in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve and National Park in Chamarajanagar District on Saturday, continue to rage on Sunday morning. Reportedly, hundreds of acres of forest area have been destroyed in the fire which has spread to the core area also. However, with fire spreading to the core forest area, huge damage and loss to the wildlife are also expected.


Strong wind is giving foresters, firemen, wildlife volunteers and villagers a tough time in bringing the blaze under control. More details are awaited.


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