Bhojpur Division Forest Office Launches Awareness Campaign to Combat Potential Forest Fires

Bhojpur. The Division Forest Office has launched a district-wide awareness campaign along with necessary support materials to control and prevent potential forest fires. Considering the increasing risk of forest fires due to rising dryness and temperature as the winter season begins, the office has targeted programs in high-risk areas.

According to the office, dozens of areas across all nine local levels of the district are at high risk of forest fires. Human activities near forest areas, dry grass and fodder, and rising heat are the main causes of the fires.

According to Khudraus Miyan, Chief of the Bhojpur Division Forest Office, 216 items of 11 types related to fire risk reduction and snake rescue have been handed over to the District Disaster Risk Reduction Committee. The office has advanced the program as a campaign for fire risk mitigation.

According to the details published by the office, Thulodumma, Sanodumma, Bastim, Shyamshila, and Auliya areas of Pauwadhungma Rural Municipality are at high risk. Similarly, Raniwas, Homtang (former Wards No. 5 and 6), Palopani, Hasanpur–Bhaledanda, Khairang, and Dandabark under Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality are listed as high risk. Manebhanjyang, Kawa Dobhan, Sitedanda–Mulredanda–Chilaunetar, Behere–Badhare, Sallery, Katunje, and Jaladevi Sallery areas of Ramprasadrai Rural Municipality are considered high-risk areas.

Likewise, special vigilance has been urged in Jarayotar, Sikretar, Yaku, Ryang, Yangpang, and Champe (Tinatale) areas of Arun Rural Municipality. Parapani, Taksar, Amtek, Paluwa, Helouchha, Danwa, and Rammate areas of Bhojpur Municipality are also at risk.

Pangcha, Dharapani–Setegargare–Karkichhap, Fedi–Thule Ban, Dummana–Pathibhara, and Dewantar areas of Aamchok Rural Municipality are considered sensitive. Gogane (Singel Khola area), Kot (Singel Dobhan area), Khalde, and Kerabari under Temkemaiyum Rural Municipality are at risk.

Furthermore, Deurali–Jhyapokhari, Dingla, Chiyuribote, Nepalidanda, Kudakaaule, and Baidar Bhanjyang areas of Shadananda Municipality have been designated as high-risk zones. Kulung, Chaukidanda, and Salewa Dobhane areas of Salpasilicho Rural Municipality have also been included in the list of potential risks.

The Forest Office stated that it has intensified public awareness programs, distribution of fire control materials, and regular monitoring in coordination with local levels, security agencies, and community forest consumer groups. A special request has been made to the general public not to carelessly light fires, throw ashes, or discard cigarette butts in forest areas. The office announced that the campaign is moving forward with the goal of minimizing potential damage through timely awareness, coordination, and collective efforts.