SunstarTV Bureau: On Wednesday, wildfire erupted once again in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district swallow up vast area and affecting the vulnerable flora and fauna in the park.
According to reports, the imperil forest fire has spread to over 47 different areas under the south zone of Similipal Forest range which has been captured by satellites.
It is suspected that the present heat wave condition sweeping the State may have set the forest on fire. However, the actual reason behind the fire is still not known.
It’s worth mentioning here that the Similipal Tiger Reserve was affected by a massive wildfire for 10 long days last month and consumed over thousands of trees.
No statements have been issued by any of the concerned government agencies regarding the wildfire so far.
