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Situation Overview
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A forest fire occurred towards afternoon on February 29, 2016 in Trashigang Dzongkhag.
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The fire completely razed a mechanical workshop, a canteen and a pickup truck and several hectares of forest cover in the district.
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Several volunteers, including Dzongkhag staff, Armed Forces, foresters, desuups, and fire volunteers battled the fire for serveral hours.
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While the fire speading towards the Dzong and Rangshikhar was successfully contained around 4.45 am on March 1, 2016 , however the fire continue to burn in Mangdung around Kanglung area.
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No casualties have been reported.