Fire broke out in Ajas wildlife range in this district on Friday following which firefighters were rushed to the area, an official said.
The official said the fire erupted in Jism block of Rangnaarin Ajas range. “After receiving information, a team of officials andfirefighters was sent to the spot. They are trying to control the fire fromspreading,” he said.
Divisional forest officer, Bandipora Shabir Ahmad said theforest employees were on the job to douse the flames and prevent it fromspreading. “Hopefully it will be controlled soon,” he said.