*RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army’s helicopters have started firefightingoperation to contain raging blaze spreading on the forestal region atKaramar mountains, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in astatement on Friday.*
The wildfire erupted in the mountainous region five days ago that issituated near Mardan and Swabi districts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
According to ISPR, the military helicopters made various flights in orderto battle the wildfire. Nine flights were made to control the blaze as themilitary helicopters dropped water on the affected parts of the Karamarmountains.
ISPR spokesperson added that the efforts are still underway to control theblaze at earliest.
The wildfire erupted five ago at the famous mountainous region, Karamarmountains, situated near Swabi and Mardan district of KP which is stillspreading despite continuous efforts by the government and military teamsto contain it.
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Director General (DG) Rescue told media that the rescue teams havesuccessfully controlled 70 per cent of wildfire and it will be completelycontained at earliest.
DG Rescue detailed that 52 officials, five fire vehicles, locals and 100personnel of Forest Department are taking part in the rescue operation.
It is pertinent to mention here that the wildfire, which was spread at thefamous mountains and tourism venue known as Karamar region, affectedthousands of trees, animals and other species.
