Rajouri, June 10 -- Massive forest fires broke out at multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said.

The fires, which spread across several forest ranges, are being attributed to the prevailing heatwave conditions and a prolonged dry spell in the region.

Forest department personnel, along with local authorities, are engaged in efforts to douse the flames. Further details are awaited.

The latest incidents come a week after forest officials reported a series of fire outbreaks across the district.

On June 3, Conservator of Forests (West Circle), Rajouri, Sat Pal, said that around 45 forest fire incidents had been recorded in Rajouri district over the previous 12 weeks. The figure included cas...