Forest fire prevention measures intensified in Erode Division
The Erode Forest Division has intensified fire prevention and management efforts amid rising summer temperatures and increased fire risk. Officials attribute most fires to human activities such as smoking, field burning, and forest-related practices. The public is encouraged to report fire incidents using the toll-free number 1800-425-1107. Preventive actions are being prioritized to protect forest areas during the dry season.
- ▪Forest fires in Erode are more common during summer due to high heat and low rainfall.
- ▪Most forest fires are caused by human activities like discarded cigarettes and agricultural burning.
- ▪The forest department has issued a toll-free number for reporting fire incidents promptly.
- ▪Preventive measures include monitoring and public awareness campaigns.
- ▪Actions such as using fire for honey collection and grazing are contributing to fire outbreaks.
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With intense summer prevailing and the risk of forest fires rising, the Erode Forest Division has stepped up preventive and management measures, while urging the public to report fire-related incidents through the toll-free number 1800-425-1107.Forest officials said fires are more frequent during summer due to high temperatures and lack of rainfall, though a majority of incidents are caused by human activities such as discarded smoking materials, burning in fields adjoining forests, and the use of fire for grazing, honey collection, and driving away wildlife.
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