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5,000 acres charred, fresh blaze under control. Why Nilgiris forest fires are more intense this year

Forest officials identify high temperatures as ‘primary cause’ behind forest fires in Nilgiris, besides low humidity; ‘Fire ...
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How to tame forest fires

KARWAR: Every summer, the Karnataka forest department is on its toes to douse forest fires, especially in protected zones. Flora and fauna become ritual offerings. Forest fires have economic, social ...