Saralnama700 meters of dry grass caught fire on a hill behind RIICO area in Mayalawas circle, Balotra district on Thursday evening. The blaze spread quickly, with flames and smoke visible from afar. Villagers, police, and forest officials rushed to help. Despite hours of effort, they could only control the fire at the base of the hill. The Balotra fire brigade arrived after an hour, by which time the fire had spread extensively. It took 7 hours to finally bring the fire under control late at night. Local residents expressed relief. The incident highlights the need for better fire safety measures in the area, as the nearest fire station is an hour away in Balotra. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 09:56 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 700 meters of dry grass caught fire on a hill behind RIICO area in Mayalawas circle, Balotra district on Thursday evening
- The blaze spread quickly, with flames and smoke visible from afar
- Villagers, police, and forest officials rushed to help