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Devastating Forest Fires Engulf Kondagaon-Balrampur; Department's Response Lacking
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Chhattisgarh Forests Ablaze: Kondagaon-Balrampur Fires Rage, Arsonist Caught Amid Challenges
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15-03-2026, 10:59
Chhattisgarh Forests Ablaze: Kondagaon-Balrampur Fires Rage, Arsonist Caught Amid Challenges
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Massive fires in Kondagaon's Narangi Forest Range (RF-843) destroyed forest resources and 15-20 firewood piles.
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Department faced challenges due to employee strike; fire engine deployed deep into Kondagaon forest for first time.
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Another fire at Kondagaon's Police Line Firing Range hill controlled by soldiers due to inaccessible terrain.
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Accused arsonist caught red-handed in Balrampur's Kothi Pani forest, arrested under Wildlife Protection Act.
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Over 205 fires reported statewide since January; "Agnishala Yojana" and "Agnishala Abhiyan" launched for prevention.
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