Dehradun, May 29 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 28 May: A major forest fire that broke out on the western slopes of Kasauli on 26 May posed a serious threat to the heritage precincts of Kasauli Cantonment and Air Force Station Kasauli. The fire, reported at approximately 2:50 p.m. in the vicinity of Jangesu Panchayat, intensified rapidly due to strong winds.

A timely, coordinated and sustained firefighting effort lasting over 16 hours was launched involving formations of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Kasauli Cantonment Board and civil fire services. The synergised response ensured control over spreading of wild fire.

Ground columns effectively contained major fire fronts along key axes including Gilbert Trail, Shaurya Marg, Gilb...