Keonjhar, January 24: A wildfire is reported in Keonjhar forest on Thursday that put the forest officials in trouble.
According to report, the deep forest near the Hanuman square under the Patana Range was found in a wildfire in the evening.
On being informed, forest officials with firefighters’ teams rushed to the spot, to bring the blaze under control. However, it was difficult to contain the flames for a pretty long time due to the abundance of dry bushes and leaves.
Efforts to fully douse the flames, is yet on. Reason behind the blaze is to be ascertained soon, said a range official.