Devastating fire engulfs Koh Sarban forest in Abbottabad, causing damage to valuable trees
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A fierce blaze erupted in the Koh Sarban jungle of Abbottabad, as the fire rapidly spread to nearby settlements and damaged to valuable trees in the area.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, the conflagration consumed a substantial portion of the forest, turning scores of precious trees into ashes on Sunday.
The fire, which started in the heart of Abbottabad's Koh Sarban jungle, has resulted in significant losses to the invaluable flora.
The inferno, reaching epidemic proportions, charred numerous precious plants, leaving them reduced to smouldering remnants. The flames have wreaked havoc on the extensive population of valuable trees, causing irrevocable damage. The fire, now having reached the adjacent communities, has prompted emergency response efforts to control its further spread.
Authorities are grappling to contain the inferno and mitigate the impact on the rich biodiversity of the Koh Sarban jungle. Efforts are underway to assess the extent of the damage and implement measures for reforestation and rehabilitation in the affected areas.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are underway to ascertain whether it was triggered by natural factors or human activities.