Wildfire breaks out on hill in Digar Shivar

A fire broke out on a hill in Digar Shivar, adjacent to Ramnagar, around 4 pm on Sunday, and soon turned into a major wildfire. The blaze caused significant damage to forest resources and is feared to have harmed wildlife. Upon receiving information, forest guard Balu Chavan sent forest workers Ratan Magre and Balu Jadhav to the spot. With the help of local farmers, efforts were made to douse the flames. However, eyewitnesses said the fire had not been brought under control till late night. Photo.