Excelsior Correspondent
MENDHAR, Dec 19: A forest fire today triggered mine blasts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district.
There were no casualties or injuries during blasts.
The forest fire in the forward areas of Gursai, Ucchad, and Prambranar, as well as the border belts, has been raging for the past few days, officials said.
Several mines exploded due to the fire, however, there were no casualties or injuries, the officials confirmed.
Efforts by the Forest Department, fire services, police, Army, and locals are underway to control the blaze.
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