The forest fire situation in Himachal Pradesh is largely under control despite 232 reported incidents this season, affecting nearly 3,000 hectares of forest land. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Sanjay Sood reported that the estimated loss due to these fires is around ₹67 lakh. Mandi district has seen the most incidents, with around 85 cases, while a significant blaze near the Air Force Station in Solan was controlled with the help of the Indian Air Force. The Forest Department has enhanced its preparedness, deploying rapid response teams and utilizing technology such as drones for real-time monitoring. A 24x7 fire control room has been established in Bilaspur to coordinate efforts. The department has spent nearly ₹15 to ₹16 crore on fire management this year and received additional funding from the Government of India and an externally aided project supported by France. Public participation plays a crucial role, with over one lakh people connected to a mobile alert system, improving response times for fire incidents.