Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Nagaland Seeks IAF Help for Dzukou Valley Wildfire
A big fire started in a beautiful place called Dzukou Valley in Nagaland, India.
It started because some people who were hiking lit a fire that got out of control.
The fire has been burning for three days and is spreading because of strong winds.
The government is asking for help from the Indian Air Force to put out the fire.
The fire is in a hard-to-reach area, so people are having a tough time stopping it.
The fire is damaging the forest and putting rare plants and animals at risk.
People are being told to stay away from the area until the fire is under control.
A wildfire in Dzukou Valley, Nagaland, has been burning for three days, spreading due to strong winds.
The fire initially affected 1.3 sq km of forest area and is spreading towards the Japfu mountain range.
Nagaland authorities have requested a helicopter with a 'bambi bucket' from the Indian Air Force to help combat the fire.
The fire was accidentally started by trekkers who lit a campfire that got out of control.
Rescue volunteers from the Khonoma Youth Organisation (KYO) saved the trekkers who were trapped by the fire.
- Who
- Nagaland authorities, Indian Air Force, trekkers, Khonoma Youth Organisation (KYO)
- What
- Wildfire in Dzukou Valley, aerial support sought
- When
- Started on December 14, ongoing
- Where
- Dzukou Valley, Nagaland, near Khonoma village
- Why
- Accidental fire by trekkers, strong winds spreading the fire
- Location
- Dzukou Valley, Nagaland
- Start Date
- December 14
- Affected Area
- 1.3 sq km initially, spreading
- Cause
- Accidental fire by trekkers
- Rescue Team
- Khonoma Youth Organisation (KYO)
- Ecological Concern
- Rare flora and alpine meadows at risk
- Current Status
- Fire spreading, aerial support sought