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Kohima | February 3
Kohima | February 3
The forest fire at Mt. Japfu, which headed towards Dzukou valley, is almost under control. According to official sources, Minister for forests, ecology, environment and wildlife, Y. Patton, along with several top officials, district administration, forest officials and staff, and medical staff visited the area today.
Personnel from 10th IR Battalion numbering 50, Naga Territorial Army numbering 70, Kigwema youth numbering 50 and Southern Angami Youth Organisation volunteers today engaged in controlling the further spread of the fire. Youth from Kigwema are still camping at the site to douse the fire. It is also learnt that youth from Jotsoma and Khonoma are camping at the side of Western Dzukou valley. Sources also said that a helicopter will be used tomorrow. The fire at Mt. Japfu broke out on January 30 last.
