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Himachal faces worst fire season in years

IndiaTimes Monday, 17 June 2024
Himachal Pradesh is battling a severe forest fire crisis with 2,004 blazes, causing massive damage to 22,466 hectares of land and a loss of Rs 7.62 crore. Wildlife is also impacted, with a significant increase of 1826% compared to last year. Dharamshala, Mandi, and other regions are worst affected by the fires.
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