Monday, February 2, 2015

Firsthand information on forest fire outbreak

Forest Fire Details

FIRE START:
DATE: Jan 2nd, 2015
TIME: 5;pm
DIVISION:
Wangdue Division
DZONGKHAG:
Wangdue
GEOG:
Gatshetshowom
VILLAGE:
Gekha village
LOCALITY:
Gekha Forest

Risk: There is chances of engulfing Semchuthangka lhakhang of Gatshetshowom if fire goes beyond control. However, it is approximately 2 kilometers away from above mentioned lhakhang at the moment.

Forest Type: Pocket of Chirpine forest and dry broadleaved forest at the top 

Cause of fire: Unknown and under investigation

Remarks: The local residents, Territorial Forest staff from Wangdue Range and Forestry Extension Agent is battling the forest fire at the moment. Similarly, the RBA Tencholing has been well informed and confirmed to discharge 72-80 RBA personnel along with Desuups exactly at 7-8AM tomorrow. Besides, the Range Officer, Wangdue well informed the Head, Forest Fire Management Section, Thimphu. 

Submitted By:
Mr. Tashi Dendup, ADF and Mr. Chencho Dendup, Range Officer, Wangdue at 8; 00PM (02/02/2015

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