AR assists in (lousing forest fire
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 13 2023:
Chassad Battalion of IGAR (South) assisted locals of Kamjong district in extinguishing forest fire near Secondary High School building on Wednesday.
According to PRO IGAR (S), around 8.40 pm Wednesday, villagers approached Chassad Battalion seeking help in extinguishing mammoth forest fire that broke out near Secondary High School premises.
Immediately the Assam Rifles personnel rushed to the site along with water bowser and fire fighter equipment.
They along with the locals succeeded in extinguishing the fire that could have further spread and caused more damages.
No damage was caused along school perimeters.
Following the incident, locals expressed their gratitude to Assam Rifles personnel of Chassad Battalion for timely assistance which averted ma jor damage from occurring.