J&K: Massive fire in forest areas of Poonch, Rajouri; Efforts on to control the blaze

Poonch: A huge fire broke out in the Tota Gali area of the Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Forest officials upon receiving information rushed to the site and started fire-fighting operations.

Efforts are still underway to douse the fire.

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Earlier in the day, a fire also broke out in the Kandli forest area in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir..

Forest Protection Force officials are present at the spot and constantly making efforts to douse the fire as soon as possible.

The reason for both fires is yet to be ascertained.

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Till now, no causalities or injuries have been reported.

Further details are awaited. (with Agency inputs)

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