A forest fire erupted in the Dabbar area near Flata village in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, leading to a swift response from the forest department. Range Officer Ayush Gupta, who was managing another fire in the Tirchi forest area, quickly arrived to oversee containment efforts. The department has issued a public appeal due to a heatwave advisory from the Meteorological Department, urging residents to avoid lighting fires close to forested zones, as these can devastate wildlife and forest ecology. Officials reported that the fire is nearly extinguished, and if weather conditions remain favorable, full control is expected soon. Additionally, a significant fire in the Bindi forest area of Rajouri district has prompted a large-scale response, with firefighting teams working diligently to minimize damage. Rajesh Khajuria, a forest official, thanked local villagers for their support in extinguishing the fire, emphasizing their cooperation in protecting the forest.