Fire breaks out in Dzukou Range in Nagaland

A fire broke out in scenic Dzukou range in Nagaland's Kohima district on Tuesday, official sources said. OSD of Nagaland State Disaster Manment Authority (NSDMA), Johnny Raungmei confirmed fire incident. He, however, said that cause of fire and extent of dam are yet to be ascertained.

He said NSDMA has already requisitioned IAF choppers to douse fire. Sourn Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) president Zakieletuo Tsukru also confirmed fire incident and said that careTaker of Dzukou valley has informed that fire has engulfed area away from picturesque Dzukou valley.

It is feared that with strong wind lashing area fire may reach valley if t contained at earliest as it had already engulfed Dzukou valley viewpoint, he said. SAYO volunteers did try to reach area to fight fire but since darkness had fallen y returned, he said.