In Uttarakhand, efforts to douse the forest fire is continuing on large scale. In remote areas of Garhwal and Kumaon division, MI -17 helicopters, NDRF jawans and SDRF are engaged to douse the fire. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, a police personnel was killed in Chamoli district when a boulder fell on his head while dousing the fire. Chief Secretary has stated that the fire has been contained in many parts of the district. A police case has also been registered against 47 persons for causing fire while three persons have been arrested.

In Uttarakhand, efforts to douse the forest fire is continuing on large scale. One police personnel have been killed while dousing the fire in Chamoli district. In remote areas of Garhwal and Kumaon division, MI -17 helicopters have been sprinkling water since morning. Jawans of NDRF and SDRF are engaged in the state to douse the fire. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, one police personnel have been killed in Chamoli district when a boulder fell on his head while dousing the fire. Chief Secretary has stated that the fire has been contained in many parts of the district. A police case has also been registered against 47 persons for causing fire while three persons have been arrested.