A huge fire is raging in the forest area of Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan's Alwar, said officials, adding that it has been on for over 24 hours now. The two IAF helicopters have also been pressed in service to bring the blaze under control.
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The cause of the blaze, which erupted on Monday evening, is yet to be known, officials said.
Tiger movement in the area has been affected by the fire, the forest official said.
Around 150-200 people, including the forest staff, are engaged in controlling the fire, according to officials. Two helicopters from Indian Air Force have also been called in to douse the fire.
"Villagers residing in the periphery of the fire-affected area have been asked to move to safety," the official said.
Sariska Tiger Reserve is well nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided into the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape.
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