JAMMU, DECEMBER 14: A massive forest fire erupted in the dense deodar forests at Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on late Tuesday evening, causing panic among nearby villagers.
The cause of fire was yet to be ascertained, but according to locals, such forest fires take place around this time as forests are usually dry during winter.
Later, fire was brought under control by local villagers and fire brigade officials. The fire fighting operation was in progress till reports last came in.