Massive forest fire threatens Kishtwar's wildlife and air
A huge forest fire has broken out about 35km from Kishtwar town in Jammu and Kashmir, putting local plants and animals at risk.
Strong winds and dry brush are making the blaze spread fast, filling the area with thick smoke.
Luckily, no people have been hurt so far, but teams are struggling with tough terrain to keep things under control.
What's being done—and what's at stake
Officials are still figuring out how the fire started, with both human carelessness and dry weather on their radar.
Teams are working to stop the flames from reaching nearby forests and villages by creating fire lines.
The heavy smoke is also making air quality worse for everyone around.
Once things settle down, a full review will be done to see how much damage was caused—reminding us just how challenging it is to protect remote wild spaces.