PANAJI
Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, in a late night update, said that both the District Collectors are being asked to activate emergency equipment to put out fires outside of the woods.
"The forest area is separated into sectors, and DCF/ACF level personnel are in charge of monitoring the fire situation.
Collectors are being asked to activate emergency equipment to put out fires outside of the woods," the minister said as he has been holding marathon meeting over the fire incidents in the interiors of Mhadei wildlife sanctuary and the forests.
He further stated that to find out what started the fires at each place, they have commissioned an investigation.
"The Forest Department along with the help of the Indian Air Force & Navy have increased their aerial help for forest fire management while also stepping up their efforts to avoid forest fires," the minister added.
Minister Rane said that the Forest Department has implemented a number of steps to mitigate these fires, and a 24-hour control room has been set up to monitor forests in real time.
"Illegal access is prohibited, and forest and wildlife rules are vigorously enforced to prevent entry. We are keeping a close eye on the forest fires that have spread throughout our state. The Indian Navy and Air Force are assisting the @goaforests in their efforts to extinguish the fire and contain it," he said in a series of posts on Twitter to update about the fires.
