Poonch, Jammu: A massive forest fire raging at the LoC in the Mendharsector in Poonch has destroyed the border fence at several places. The fire thatspread to Pakistan also reached a minefield triggering many mine blasts.
Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring thefire under control and keep it from spreading, but lack of water is making thejob difficult.
The presence of landmines has made the job tough for firefighters.
Army has also chipped in its fire fighting apparatus tobring the situation under control.
Meanwhile, firefighters are also dealing with another fire in the Chakanda Bagh sector of Poonch close to the cross LoC trade centre.