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Forest fires have been raging in Uttarakhand for four days now with no respite from the blaze. A maximum of 21 wildfires has been reported from Kumaon region while the Garhwal region and the reserve forest areas in the state have witnessed 16 and nine wildfires respectively. As a result of the rising temperatures, forest fires have destroyed nearly over 71 hectares of forest covers and caused tremendous loss of flora and fauna. As the fire rages, netizens are sharing horrifying visuals of the tragedy and appealing to the authorities to save their forests. Two people have also lost their lives owing to the wildfires, while one person is reported to be injured due to the wildfire. According to experts, dry weather conditions, lifting of lockdown restrictions and the return of many people to their villages have led to the rise in the fire incidents. Check out some of the terrifying images shared by netizens here....

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Forest fires have been raging in Uttarakhand for four days now with no respite from the blaze. A maximum ... ...