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Massive forest fire expands in Japan, putting more homes at risk
Iwate, March 5: A massive wildfire in northeastern Japan has expanded, with over 2,100 hectares burned since last week, putting more homes at risk, Kyodo News reported.
Nepal sticks to traditional measures to control forest fire as threat looms high
By Binod Prasad Adhikari, Dakshinkali, February 21: Nepal is set to face a catastrophic forest fire incident in the coming days, but the local authorities have been less prepared and reliant only on the traditional method despite repeated stances over the years.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami issues orders for effective control of forest fire incidents
Dehradun, January 30: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) to take immediate action for the effective control of forest fire incidents in the state's highly sensitive districts, as per a release.
High-Level Committee under Amit Shah approves Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation for various states
New Delhi, January 29: A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects for various states.
Gujarat: Fire breaks out in Porbandar forest
Porbandar, January 7: A fire broke out in a forest in Ratnapur village of Porbandar here on Tuesday evening, a senior official said.
India sends humanitarian aid to Bolivia to combat forest fires
New Delhi, January 3: India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.