Pauri Garhwal, April 16 -- With the onset of summer, incidents of forest fires have once again started emerging in the district, with a fresh blaze reported across several locations along the Pauri-Srinagar road, posing risks to nearby areas.

The fire has spread close to the roadside, causing difficulties for pedestrians and vehicle drivers. In several stretches, visibility has also been affected due to smoke, increasing the chances of accidents.

Local residents say that such incidents occur every year during the summer season, leading to significant damage to forest resources. The situation also poses a serious threat to wildlife dependent on the forest.

Ashish Godiyal, a local resident, said, "As I was coming down from Pauri. I saw t...