India, May 13 -- Arunachal Pradesh recorded 461 fire calls between 1 January and 27 April 2026, of which 323 were classified as forest fires.

Fires spread across the hills of Mebo in February, damaging forests, orchards, plantations and agricultural land after an unusually dry spell.

Roing, Pasighat and Namsai reported the highest number of forest fire incidents, with some fires burning for days and threatening villages, military stations and institutions.

Officials used helicopters, drones and fire breaks to control the flames, while local people helped prevent fires from reaching settlements and government infrastructure.

Farmers say this year's fires spread faster and lasted longer than usual, raising concerns over dry weather, shr...