Bhubaneswar: Forest fire in Similipal and the entire State has been completely contained, informed head of the State-level task force on forest fire management and former PCCF Sandeep Tripathy today.
“The immediate and inclusive approach of the State for fire management and mitigation has led to completely contain the forest fire in Similipal and the entire State,” Tripathy said addressing a presser here today.
He maintained that active involvement of locals, community mobilization and awareness is underway for effective fire mitigation.
Speaking on the Central Team’s visit, Tripathy said that the team has completed the field visit and would deliberate with the Government on the matter.
“The fire situation as of now is totally contained in the State,” he said and added that the State is under full preparedness and alert to mitigate fire situation.