A massive fire broke out in the forest range of Kupwara district on Saturday leaving dozens of trees destroyed.
Fire engulfed compartment number 31 of Keegam, during which dozens of trees got destroyed. “The fire later spread to compartment number 19 and 20 of Sogam,” witnesses said.
Meanwhile, DFO Kamraz, Muhammad Ayoub said that the teams have been deputed to the compartment while the efforts are on to douse the fire.