Wildfires ravage Heibok, Ngariyan hills
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 12 2024:
Wildfires have ravaged parts of Heibok Hills in Imphal West district and Ngariyan Hills in Imphal East district.
Some people saw a wildfire raging in a part of Heibok Hill at around noon today.
The wildfire was brought under control after concerted efforts by Manipur Fire Service personnel, Arambai Tenggol and the local people.
Yet, the wildfire ravaged some wooded areas of Heibok Hill.
Although the exact cause of the wildfire could not be ascertained, it was the second time wildfire has ravaged the hill.
As such, some people expressed strong suspicion that some people deliberately started the fire.
On the other hand, a part of Ngariyan Hill located within the jurisdiction of Andro police station was also ravaged by wildfire last night.
A wildfire was seen raging at Terahoubi part of Ngariyan Hill at around 6.30 pm.
Local people soon launched an operation and managed to bring the wildfire under control, sources informed.