Fire erupts in forest near Abbottabad

ABBOTTABAD: A massive fire erupted in a forest in Kali area near Abbottabad last night which quickly spread to a vast area due to strong wind, according to a report on Monday.

According to details, the blaze erupted at the top of the hill and it is very difficult to reach there by foot. Two fire brigade vehicles and 15 firefighters reached the spot and managed to contain the blaze. Efforts were also underway to save the forest and nearby residential areas. Rescue sources said that no casualty due to blaze was reported from the affected area so far.