Follow us:              
You are here: HOME > BANGALORE > Report

Fire destroys forest cover in Karnataka

Published: Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010, 22:26 IST
Place: Hospet | Agency: PTI

A fire that swept through a part of Vyasnakere foreststoday incinerated several trees, flora and fauna, according to official sources.

The fire that broke out in the evening soon spread to an area of 2.5 acres, officials of the Hospet Forest Range said.

The cause of the fire is being ascertained.

No loss to human life has been reported, sources said.

The forest officials said they have alerted the fire force and vehicles are being deployed to contain the fire.

                     +    -
Share
©2012 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent.
Top stories on DNAIndia.com » Popular content »
C.
Comments  |  Post a comment
Blogs »
99 or 100?

- Jayadev Calamur
C.
©2012 Diligent Media Corporation Ltd.
D.0