Nature Sanctuary: A fire broke out 5 days ago as Navy helicopters were conducting a survey in Goa's wildlife sanctuary.

 Nature Sanctuary: A fire broke out 5 days ago as Navy helicopters were conducting a survey in Goa's wildlife sanctuary.

The fire appears to have been started on a section of the Western Ghats and a region rich in biodiversity, according to state forest minister Vishwajit Rane. In the meantime, the government has made it plain that those who are careless will face heavy punishment.

Agency in Panaji.

On Wednesday, helicopters from the Indian Navy evaluated the state of the forest fires that have been burning in Goa's Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary for the past five days. This data was provided by the state government.

The fire appears to have been started on a section of the Western Ghats and a region rich in biodiversity, according to state forest minister Vishwajit Rane. He said that the Indian Air Force's helicopters may be used to put out the fire with clearance from the Ministry of Defense.

survey was done by navy helicopters

Authorities claimed that the teams from the state's emergency services, fire department, and forest department have so far failed to put out the fire in a number of locations.

According to Minister Rane, the survey was conducted on Wednesday by seven to eight missions from Naval helicopters. In the meantime, Chief Minister Pramod Sawat has stated that action will be taken against any forest guard found to have been irresponsible in this occurrence and if this was done on purpose. He won't get a break.

given the go-ahead to look into the situation

In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Vishwajit Rane stated that the Ministry of Defense has provided assistance in order for us to receive preliminary approval for more helicopters. At first glance, it seems to be a phenomenon created by humans. A thorough investigation has been requested in accordance with the conversation conducted with the Chief Minister last night.

Observations of naval helicopters assisting in Goa forest fire suppression efforts Addressing to media in Panaji, Vishwajit Rane stated that his agency would regulate the admission of people into forest regions in view of multiple incidences of fire in the Mahadayi Wildlife Sanctuary in the recent past. He declared that individuals who cause trouble inside the sanctuary will face consequences under the Forest Act.