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Goa forest fires: IAF's Mi-17 chopper dispenses over 25,000 litres of wate
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Earlier on March 9, the IAF deployed one Mi-17 helicopter for fighting raging forest fires in Goa, using Bambi Buckets.
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IAF dispenses over 25000 ltrs of water to contain Goa forest fire
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
So far, 47000 litres of water have been dispensed by the IAF over the afflicted area, said officials.
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Goa forest fires: Defence Ministry to send helicopters, Rane thanks PM Mod
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"Received an intimation from the Honourable Prime Minister's office that the Defence Ministry would provide full support and the office of the Honourable Prime minister will monitor the situation (of forest fires) closely," said Rane.
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Goa forest fires: No major losses to flora, fauna diversity; says ministry
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The impacted areas have been divided into sectors and duties have been assigned to DCF and ACF level officers to immediately attend to the fires, for intensive management of forest fires in close coordination with line departments. More than 750 people are on the field to attend to the fire
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Indian Air Force deploys MI 17 chopper to fight forest fires in Goa
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"Today's operations have seen this helicopter flying multiple missions dispensing almost 22,000 litres of water to fight the fire," read the official release.
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Indian Navy helicopters engaged in dousing Goa forest fire
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In a bid to douse the forest fire, raging for the last five days, Helicopters of the Indian Navy on Wednesday conducted sorties over the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary.
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