Assam: Fire in the forests of Sonitpur

A fire is raging in the forests of Sonitpur in Assam after miscreants started a fire in the Balipara Reserve Forest in Chardwar area. The fire is spreading fast despite efforts by firefighters, who have been called in from Tezpur. The fire is a big threat to wild animals who live in these forests. The fire also has people living in the area worried.