Wildfire ravages forests near Dzukou valley in Nagaland

Wildfire in Western Dzukou Valley Brought Under Control

Nagaland’s Western Dzukou wildfire controlled; officials, SDRF, and IAF ensure safety and assess damage.

Wildfire ravages forests near Dzukou valley in Nagaland

A massive wildfire has engulfed forest land under Khonoma village, west of Kohima, causing extensive damage to virgin forest areas and triggering serious concerns for the ecologically sensitive Dzukou Valley, officials said. According to authorities and village leaders, the fire was accidentally ignited by four local trekkers who had lit a campfire in a valley area. The flames reportedly spiralled out of control after the trekkers left the spot …