Forest fire breaks out in Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve
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A forest fire broke out in the Perumal Mottai area of the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu on Saturday.
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- A forest fire occurred at the Perumal Mottai site within the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve on Saturday evening.
- The fire started in a dense forest area near the Perumal temple where over a thousand devotees had gathered for a religious pilgrimage.
- Forest department officials are currently working to control the blaze which was exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds.
- The incident highlights the ongoing wildfire risks in the protected forest region.
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NamedIndia · Perumal Mottai · Saptur Forest Range · Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve · Virudhunagar
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