Dzukou range fire under control: Officials

blaze that erupted in scenic Dzukou range in Kohima district is under control and subsiding naturally, officials said on Wednesday.

Indian Air Force choppers, however, would be used on Thursday to completely douse fire, y said.

Dzukou range, a tourists' favourite in Nagaland, had caught fire on Tuesday afteron.

OSD of Nagaland State Disaster Manment Authority, Johnny Raungmei, said personnel from SDRF, police and Assam Rifles have also been requisitioned to help put out blaze.