4 forest staffers died, 4 injured while fighting a fire in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Almora, Uttarakhand; first fatalities this year, total casualties 10.
4 forest staffers were killed and 4 injured while extinguishing a fire at Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Almora, Uttarakhand. Strong winds caused the fire to escalate, engulfing the workers in flames. This is the first such incident this year, bringing the total casualties during this forest fire season to 10, with 9 of them occurring in Almora alone.
June 13, 2024
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