As Dzükou fire spreads to main valley, authorities ramp up efforts

Kohima, January 6 (MExN): On the ninth day after it was first reported, the fire at Dzükou is said to be spreading towards the north side of the main valley, according to Kohima Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Ali Shihab A. 

Addressing a review meeting on the ongoing Dzükou Fire Operation on Wednesday, the DC stated that the spread of fire was reported by Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who are also part of the fire fighting operations, a DIPR report stated.

The report also stated that the meeting which was chaired by Nagaland Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha, discussed the present scenario faced at the fire incident locations. Plans to increase fire line cutting for intensification of the operation and increasing the number of sorties with the IAF were also discussed at the meeting, the report stated.

As the fire incident locations are far from the base camp, the meeting also discussed increasing stationed force by setting up more camps to create accommodation for NDRF and others, it said.  The meeting further discussed to survey an alternative route to reach the fire incident sites for containment of the inferno, it added.

Among others, Nagaland Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor, Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar, Kohima DFO Raj Kumar, ADC Kohima Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, and Deputy Commandant NDRF attended the meeting which was held at the DCs office, the report stated.

Kohima admin officials deputed
Meanwhile, in an order issued through the DIPR on Wednesday, the Kohima DC has detailed three officers and a medical officer to be stationed at the Base camp and assist the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Jakhama to coordinate with the various teams engaged in the fire-fighting process.

The officers include SDO (C) Sechü Zubza Tiayanger Jamir, SDO (C) Establishment R Daniel Angami, SDO (C) Sadar Shaying Sheu and MO Dr Rüyangulie Paphino.