The Economic Times

Nilgiris wildfire scorches 5,000 acres as crews battle blaze on foot amid high winds

A major wildfire has engulfed thousands of acres in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district for over ten days. Over 500 personnel are battling the flames in challenging terrain. Aerial operations were halted due to strong winds, forcing reliance on manual firefighting. The blaze has impacted ecologically sensitive zones, raising concerns for wildlife and ancient elephant corridors.