Nainital, Apr 30 (ANI): Raging forest fires in Uttarakhad has prompted the Centre to send in three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) companies, comprising 135 personnel deployed in Manda Khal, Pauri (Garhwal), to douse the flame and conduct rescue operations. According to recent reports, since February, 922 cases of forest fire incidents in the state have occurred killing five people, including three women and a child in separate incidents. According to police officials, Pauri, Tehri and Nainital are the worst affected districts because they have a thick cover of Cheed and Sal trees, which are highly inflammable.
