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- Fire Incident: A large fire broke out in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, allegedly caused by sparks from stone crushing activities using a JCB machine.
- Response: The fire was controlled after approximately 10 hours with the help of 10 fire tenders and 4 water tankers.
- Location of Fire: The fire spread towards the forest area of Dara within the reserve.
- Extent of Damage: The fire affected an area of over 35 kilometers within the reserve. Dry vegetation contributed to the rapid spread.
- Wildlife Safety: Wild animals, including a tiger and two tigresses, were reported to be unharmed.
- Preventive Measures: Fire lines were being established to control potential fire outbreaks during the summer season.
- Reserve Overview: Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve is located in southeastern Rajasthan near Kota. It was established in 2013.
- Key Features: The reserve encompasses Mukundra National Park, Dara Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar Sanctuary, and part of Chambal Sanctuary. It is part of the Vindhyan range.
- Rivers: The reserve is traversed by the Chambal, Kali, Ahu, and Ramzan rivers.
- Vegetation: Predominantly Dry Deciduous Forest with Anogeissus pendula (Kala Dhok) as the main species.
