Forest fires spread across Nilgiris; helicopters help battle blaze
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 07:29 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Forest fires have been reported in the Nilgiris district, with forest department officials believing that they were started by people. Helicopters are being used to battle the blaze.
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