Rajouri, June 9 -- A massive forest fire has broken out at multiple locations in the Rajouri forest division of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a large-scale response by the forest department, Forest Protection Force (FPF), and residents to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.

According to officials, the fire has affected forest areas in Khadian, Androla, Chakkli, Miahadi, and the Bathuni block. Firefighting operations were underway on Tuesday, with authorities deploying the entire available workforce to bring the situation under control.

Speaking to ANI, Forest Department official Rajesh Kumar said personnel have been mobilised across the affected areas despite significant logistical challenges.

"The entire staff has ...