Jammu: On Thursday, a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district caused multiple mines to detonate. The fire also broke out in the forest areas of Samba and Jammu districts, causing extensive damage, according to officials.
According to reports, the fire in Samba began in the Purmandal neighbourhood and quickly spread to neighbouring villages, endangering a number of residential homes.
when several hours of work and when the people informed the administration, fire tenders were dispatched to the scene, according to the officials. The people claimed that certain criminals are damaging forest land and starting fires because they have vested interests. They pleaded with the government to punish those responsible for the forest fire severely.
The officials claim that a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward Mankote area of the Mendhar sub-sector of the Poonch district caused multiple mines to explode. They claimed that the fire originated on the other side of the LoC and moved over here.
Similar incidents have happened in Jammu, where officials said that a fire that started in the Choki Chora area spread to neighbouring villages of Chora, Khardoon, Padoon, Bamla, Keri, and Kandi, covering numerous hectares of forest land.
After launching an operation to put out the fire, locals and forest department authorities claimed to have effectively brought the fire under control after several hours They noted that no one was hurt or lost their life in either of the occurrences.
A forest fire near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir triggered multiple landmine explosions, causing panic among security forces and residents in the area. The incident, which occurred in a heavily militarized zone, highlights the volatile nature of the region, where minefields are strategically placed for border security.
Fire Triggers Explosions in Forward Areas
According to officials, the fire broke out in a forested area near the LoC, rapidly spreading due to dry conditions and strong winds. As the flames advanced towards military positions, several anti-personnel and anti-tank mines planted along the border exploded due to the extreme heat.
The explosions sent plumes of smoke into the air, with loud blasts heard in nearby villages. The Army and local firefighting teams were rushed to the spot to contain the blaze and prevent further detonations.
No Casualties, But High Alert in the Region
Thankfully, there were no reports of casualties among civilians or security personnel. However, the incident has put border forces on high alert, as forest fires can compromise defense operations by exposing strategic positions and damaging security infrastructure.
A senior security official stated, “The LoC is lined with minefields as part of security measures. When a fire reaches these areas, it can lead to uncontrolled explosions, posing risks to troops and nearby communities.”
Frequent Occurrence Along LoC
Such incidents are not uncommon along the LoC, especially during summer and dry seasons. Authorities have urged local residents to remain cautious and have intensified fire monitoring efforts in vulnerable areas.
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