On Saturday, a major fire broke out in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve and destroyed several acres of land around the range
Chamarajanagar: A major forest fire broke out in Chamarajanar's Bandipur Tiger Reserve, on Saturday, destroying several acres of land. The wildfire spread across Gopalaswamy Betta range, Kundakere and Bandipur Tiger Reserve aided by strong winds.
According to reports, no casualties were reported. The tiger reserve covers more than 87,000 hectares along with the Nagarahole National Park and the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
