Forest Fire Erupts in Namnang, Gangtok; Swift Action Averts Major Damage

Forest Fire Erupts in Namnang, Gangtok; Swift Action Averts Major Damage

TVS Report, 4 Jan : A forest fire incident was reported in the Namnang area of Gangtok on the afternoon of January 4, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM.

Thanks to the coordinated and rapid intervention of the Forest Department's Quick Response Team (QRT) and the Gangtok Fire Department, the blaze was successfully brought under complete control by 5:30 PM on the same day.

Authorities noted that the timely action played a crucial role in preventing significant damage to the area.

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