Uttarakhand forest fire controlled: Rijiju
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the fires in Uttarakhand, which have destroyed over 2,250 hectares of forests across several districts, have been contained. “[The] situation is under control now,” he added. A team of experts has reached Uttarakhand to ascertain the cause of fire and the extent of damage, the minister further said.