Massive fire in Kasauli forest, IAF choppers deployed to douse flames
A massive fire broke out in the Kasauli forest, prompting the Indian Air Force to deploy helicopters for firefighting efforts. The fire affected significant areas in the forests of Malog and Rajhana, with ground teams struggling to control the blaze. As of the latest updates, firefighting efforts were ongoing, with water being sourced from nearby Sukhna Lake.
- ▪The Indian Air Force deployed Mil Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters to combat the fire.
- ▪Ground teams from the Forest Department and Fire Department were unable to control the blaze initially.
- ▪The rise in temperatures over the past few days is believed to have contributed to the forest fires.
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- ▪ Watch: Heatwave sparks massive fire in Himachal forests; IAF helicopters deployed — Times of India — Top
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Massive fire in Kasauli forest, IAF choppers deployed to douse flamesThe IAF deployed its Mil Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters to put out the fire, especially in inaccessible areas of the forest.Updated on: May 27, 2026 10:48 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link A fire broke out in a forest area in Kasauli and at least two Indian Air Force helicopters were deployed to douse the blaze, officials said on Tuesday.Massive fires broke out in the forests of Malog and Rajhana under the Mashobra Range. (PTI)The forest fire was reported near the Air Force Station in Kasauli, they said.The fire engulfed a significant portion of forest.
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