Three separate instances of forest fires were
reported in the region, resulting in damage to
more than 100 acres of forestland, on
Saturday.
In the first incident, miscreants allegedly set
fire to grasslands in Gendekatte reserve
forest, on the outskirts of Hassan. Owing to
heavy winds, grass in about 25 acres of the
forest was burnt. However, no animal deaths
were reported.
Commenting on the incident, Hassan DCF
Ganesh Bhat said, there has been no major
damage.
He said, Forest department personnel were on
a look out for the suspects who might have
torched the grass and added that action will
be initiated against them.
MMHill
In the incident reported in Malemahadeshwara
Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, more than 50 acres of
forestland was burnt. The fire occurred at
Boredoddi range of the sanctuary and officials
were informed about it around noon.
However, before the officials could arrive,
more than 50 acres of forest was burnt.
Forest department officials, along with locals
succeeded in controlling the fire and
prevented it from spreading. DCF of the
sanctuary Javed Mumthaz suspected the role
of miscreants behind the fire.
Another case was reported in P G Palaya
forest range in Kollegal, Chamarajanagar
district. The minor fire, did not damage any
animals or large trees and was soon
controlled.
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