Fire started to clear grass spread to forest 04 Apr 2015 2:28 PM. 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We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. “A linear fire was detected in Seshachalam forests on Friday evening. Nellore: Forest fires in different parts of Seshachalam forest has been keeping the forest and fire wing personnel of TTD on their toes from the last two days. On 7 April 2015, Andhra Pradesh Police shot twenty suspected woodcutters in the Seshachalam forest in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India. The fire was put out by Friday afternoon (Photo: DC) You have reached your limit for free articles this month. Gallery 31 Mar 2019 1:49 AM. Forest officials are dousing the flames. Fire started to clear grass spread to forest Smoke rising from the Seshachalam forest near Karakambadi village in Tirupati on Friday. Thus, Seshachalam became the first biosphere reserve in … The famous Natural Arch, Tirumala Hills is also a part of Seshachalam Hills, which dates back to the period in between Middle and Upper Proterozoic Eon. A Massive Fire in Seshachalam Forests that Broke out on Tuesday was Still Raging on Wednesday, Threatening the Famous Balaji Temple atop the Tirumala Hills. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. Authorities from the Forest Department’s Tirupati Wildlife Division rushed 40 men to the spot, even as the TTD’s Forest Department deployed 25 men from its side to tame the fire. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Tirupati: A massive fire in Seshachalam forests that broke out Tuesday was still raging Wednesday, threatening the famous Balaji temple atop the Tirumala Hills, officials said. Printable version | Dec 6, 2020 12:19:02 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/fire-in-seshachalam-forest-sparks-tension/article31178691.ece, They are under construction, Railway Minister tells Vijaya Sai Reddy, Centre can facilitate one if the States don’t act. A major fire broke out in Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka in the second week of March which destroyed more than 320 hectares (ha) of forest cover in the reserve. The latest fire on Monday damaged a considerable extent of the green cover at the 22nd turn on the ghat road leading to the temple town of Tirumala. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. Printable version | Dec 6, 2020 12:19:04 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/forest-fire-rocks-tirupatis-outskirts/article31173636.ece, They are under construction, Railway Minister tells Vijaya Sai Reddy, Centre can facilitate one if the States don’t act. The hills above the northeastern side of … Seshachalam ranges, which falls on the southern part of the Eastren Ghats, covering an area of 4,755.99 sq km in the districts of Chittoor and Kadapa. Fire broke out in the forest along the Seshachalam ranges in the wee hours of Tuesday. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. The forest fire often spreads to nearby areas thereby creating widespread damage to the region. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. Fire personnel dousing the blazing fire at Tirumala forest in Tirupati on the second day on Wednesday. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Many residents of Jeevakona and Satyanarayanapuram reached their roof-top and watched the raging fire spread upwards. The fire only aggravated the situation that had arisen following the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19. (PTI photo) As thick smoke enveloped parts of the Seshachalam forests due to a fire that broke out Tuesday, Forest Department and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) officials Wednesday closed the pedestrian steps and walkway to the Tirupati temple at Alipiri as a precautionary measure. “It is not a forest fire, but man-made fire in the forest area,” Divisional Forest Officer (Tirupati Wildlife Division) M. Nagarjuna Reddy confirmed to The Hindu. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. The Seshachalam forest area went up in flames, causing tension in the temple city, as the fire spread was at a visible distance from Tirupati. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. 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