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.
