As thousands of devotees visit the temples that have come up in Tungareshwar, Yeoor and Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, forest officials and volunteers are having a tough time keeping the litter of plastic, paper and sundry articles in check. The waste adds to the threat of forest fires. Yesterday, around 10 cases of forest fires were reported, and thankfully, were quickly controlled. Now, the forest department has decided to tackle the problem with an iron fist.