Forest fires have engulfed Uttarakhand, spreading rapidly across Kedarnath and Nainital hills
The exact cause of these fires is still unknown
May 27, 2026
11:45 am
What's the storyUttarakhand is battling a severe forest fire crisis, with blazes spreading across the Kedarnath and Nainital hills.
The fires are smoldering in parts of Almora, Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts. Strong winds have helped spread the flames from chir pine forests to oak forests above 1,800 meters.
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