A massive forest fire erupted along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch districts on Sunday, with dense smoke billowing up. The blaze, likely originating from across the border, is spreading rapidly due to dry conditions and has triggered multiple landmine blasts in forward areas without any reported injuries. JAMMU: Dense smoke continues to billow up along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bhimber Gali-Balakote areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts in Jammu & Kashmir after a massive forest fire broke out on Sunday, which is spreading across large swathes in the border districts.Officials said the fire started on the zero line ahead of the fencing in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) of the Indian Army. The blaze is likely to have originated from across the border and spread to this side, officials said, adding that the fire spread along forward areas due to dry forest conditions and lack of rainfall in J&K.The blaze triggered multiple landmine blasts in the forward areas. No injuries were reported in the incident, sources said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It Was Treated Like An Extra’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress For ‘Injustice’ To Vande Mataram’Biggest Mistake’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra Blasts PM Modi, Dares BJP To Win Bengal With Divisive PoliticsIndia Issues Warning To China Over Targeting Indians, Blasts Pakistan’s Remarks On Arunachal PradeshThe Truth Behind Curtailed Vande Mataram : Politics, Unity And A Century Of Cultural TensionAAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls Out ‘Legalised Loot’ Of Toll Plazas In Rajya Sabha’Only 2 Reasons’: Priyanka Gandhi Slams PM Modi, Links Vande Mataram Debate To Bengal Polls’Jinnah Ka Munna…’: Anurag Thakur’s Brutal Attack on Congress, Rips Apart Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi’Will Set An Example’: IndiGo Faces Heat As Aviation Minister Promises Tough Action In Rajya SabhaGoa Club Fire Exposed Deadly Design Errors, Trapping Dozens As Only One Exit Functioned’Where Were Your Ancestors?’ Gogoi Mocks BJP, Blasts Modi’s Nehru Remark During Vande Mataram Debate123PhotostoriesBoard-certified doctor shares 8 foods that people with arthritis should add to their daily diet5 teen Indian cricketers who are already making waves8 Indian dishes one can make with oats5 deep and emotional RupiKaur quotes on love and heartbreak5 animals with lifespans shorter than a weekFrom gold-medalist engineer to nightclub boss — The rise of Saurabh LuthraHeartbreak and closure: After Dileep’s acquittal, all eyes turn to Manju Warrier’s next moveSHE travels: 10 reasons why women should travel more often, guilt-free12 years later, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s wedding looks are still the ultimate bridal inspirationDeepika Padukone radiates effortless power with her sculptural, desert-luxe look- See pics123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingAaron RodgersSilent Hill 1 Remake Release DateJayson Tatum InjuryMariasharapova and Alexander Net worthAryna Sabalenka Net WorthTim PoolRafael Nadal and Mery Net WorthCeeDee Lamb InjuryMLB Trade RumorsCardi B
JAMMU: Dense smoke continues to billow up along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bhimber Gali-Balakote areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts in Jammu & Kashmir after a massive forest fire broke out on Sunday, which is spreading across large swathes in the border districts.Officials said the fire started on the zero line ahead of the fencing in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) of the Indian Army. The blaze is likely to have originated from across the border and spread to this side, officials said, adding that the fire spread along forward areas due to dry forest conditions and lack of rainfall in J&K.The blaze triggered multiple landmine blasts in the forward areas. No injuries were reported in the incident, sources said.
