‘ The Tinderbox ready to go BOOM,' Mount Abu.
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| Firefighters pressed into service |
Wildfire in Mo0unt Abu Forest on the way to Abu Road
Fire on the Mountain
While driving down Abu Road, we witnessed heavy activity and frantic vehicular movement. The forest department, the fire brigade and private water tankers were all pressed into service to contain the wildfire that had started midway up the slopes near Chippaburry .
This year, because of the drought conditions caused by the scanty rainfall, have caused our green vegetation to go bone-dry. Ideal conditions such as hot temperatures, a strong wind, and dry weather for combustion. With these existing factors, all that’s needed is a spark in the form of arson. A burning cigarette butt thrown carelessly or a glass bottle thrown by drinkers at the side of the footpaths that magnifies a ray of sunlight ignites grass around it.
Mount Abu has witnessed many outbreaks of forest fires over the years. Fighting fire is not only dangerous, but our departments are also ill-equipped and understaffed to tackle any major fire outbreak. Firefighting in the forest area is one of the most dreadful challenges faced by man. Our DFO Balaji Kari has been for months getting his men ready for such wildfire outbreaks. Abuites are in for a rough tourist season this summer with rationed water. Bad roads and the last thing we need is the forest fire to add to our woes.
Congratulations to the Team Of Abuites who helped in dousing off the fire.
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