Sambalpur reports 202 wildfires this year

Sambalpur district has reported 202 forest fires this year, part of a total of 314 fires in the region. The regional chief conservator noted several large fires in specific areas, including Bamra and Rairakhol. A district-level fire action plan has been approved, involving local residents in firefighting efforts. Permanent staff are now registered to provide real-time updates on fire locations. In Deogarh, five forest ranges experienced multiple fire points earlier this month, but they are now under control. Fire protection squads have been deployed to manage the situation.