Rajouri, June 14 -- A massive fire broke out in the Katehda forest area of the Lamberi Forest Range within the Nowshera division of the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Forest Department officials and personnel of the Forest Protection Force (FPF) said that the locals helped to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjoining forest compartments.

Forest Conservator, West Circle, Rajouri, Sat Pal, requested the people to cooperate with the Forest Department as the forest fire incidents have been increasing.

"I want to appeal to all residents of the Rajouri district, including our employees, security personnel, and government staff, to assist the department and take personal initiative. Whenever a forest fire occurs, pl...