Rairakhol: A wildfire has spread at several forests under the Redhakhol forest division of Sambalpur district since the last two days. This has put the forest flora and fauna at a risk of destruction. The wildfire spread across several forests viz Landakota, Hatidhara, Kholagada, Raila, Suhani and Tala reserve forests. As a result many trees have reduced to ashes posing a threat towards the sustainability of life. The roads are filled with smoke and people are facing difficulties while crossing the area. It is being suspected that some locals in order to collect Mahula flowers are igniting the fire. Despite repeated attempts by forest department at awaring the people, no successful result has been achieved.
Wildfire in Rairakhol forest division since two days, watch
