Forest fire prevention measures intensified in Erode Division

With intense summer prevailing and the risk of forest fires rising, the Erode Forest Division has stepped up preventive and management measures, while urging the public to report fire-related incidents through the toll-free number 1800-425-1107.

Forest officials said fires are more frequent during summer due to high temperatures and lack of rainfall, though a majority of incidents are caused by human activities such as discarded smoking materials, burning in fields adjoining forests, and the use of fire for grazing, honey collection, and driving away wildlife.