Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Chandra Sarangi have expressed concern over the fire spreading in the forest areas of Similipal in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, which is a Tiger Reserve and also an important biosphere reserve of the country.<br />'' <br />''Describing the situation as alarming, Union minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Mr. Pradhan has sought the urgent attention of the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar and Chief Minister Naveen Pattnaik. Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries and MSME Sarangi has described the forest fires in Similipal as not being a good sign for Asia.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Javadekar has ordered officers to take immediate action taking note of the concern. Meanwhile, Union Minister Dharnendra Pradhan, in his tweet on the World Wildlife Day today has said that the day is yet another opportunity to celebrate our diverse flora and fauna, establish a sustainable relationship with them and strengthen conservation efforts.</span><br />