As the heat wave has started to gulf over Odisha, reports of forest fires have been reported throughout various districts of the states damaging wildlife and greencover.
According to sources, the fire in Damerikia forest under K Nuagaon forest range of Baliguda forest division in Kandhamal district has been spreading fast for the last few days. The dry leaves covering the forest ground has helped the fire spread rapidly throughout the area.
While the fire has already spread to 6 nearby hills, the fire personnel deployed by the district administration have found it tough to control the fire. They feel handicapped in their efforts considering the vast area that has come under the fire rader, the sources said.
As the forest fire rages, small reptiles, small wild animals and birds are feared to have perished in the forest range.
