Forest fire in Mansehra put nearby areas at risk

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Jun, 2026) A forest fire in Mansehra district continues to pose a threat to nearby areas, raising concerns among residents and authorities as efforts to contain the blaze remain underway.

According to officials on Thursday, the fire spread rapidly through the forest and began moving toward a nearby educational institution, prompting an immediate response from Rescue 1122 firefighting teams.

Firefighters from Rescue 1122, the local municipal administration (TMA) and the Forest Department have been working jointly since last night to control the fire. Despite difficult mountainous terrain and challenging weather conditions, emergency teams carried out extensive firefighting operations throughout the night.

After hours of continuous efforts, authorities successfully prevented the fire from spreading further by around 5:00 a.

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m. However, operations to completely extinguish the blaze are still ongoing. Rescue officials said the intensity of the fire has decreased in some areas, but monitoring and response activities continue.

Meanwhile, forest fires remain active in the areas of Shinkiari and Baffa, where Forest Department personnel and local residents are continuing efforts to bring the situation under control.

Environmental experts warn that forest fires can cause significant damage to ecosystems, threaten wildlife and endanger nearby communities. Authorities have indicated that monitoring in affected areas will be intensified and an investigation into the cause of the fire will be launched.

Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with emergency services until the situation is fully brought under control.