The Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), and local civil administration are working together to extinguish a massive forest fire in Walong, Arunachal Pradesh. The fire, which started on February 13, has been raging for five days, with efforts focused on containment and prevention of flare-ups. Troops, along with firefighting equipment and helicopters, are dedicated to fully extinguishing the blaze in challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions.
Significant progress has been made in controlling the fire, with continuous monitoring to avoid re-ignition. The coordinated response aims to protect lives, property, and support the local community during this crisis. In a similar incident in Anjaw district, a forest fire along the Lohit River was successfully contained on January 29 through a joint operation involving Army troops and the IAF.
The operation involved IAF helicopters conducting aerial firefighting at high elevations, dropping over 12,000 liters of water to combat the blaze. The challenging terrain and dry weather conditions made the operation difficult, requiring swift coordination among agencies. Fortunately, there have been no casualties or damage to civilian property reported in either incident.
