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A massive forest fire continues to rage inside Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, located near the Indo-China border, at an altitude of nearly 13,000 feet. The fire, which broke out on January 20, has already affected around 12 hectares of forest land. According to forest officials, the situation remains challenging due to steep mountainous terrain, strong winds, restricted access in Army zones, prolonged dry weather, and lack of snowfall. Teams from the Forest Department, Fire Services, Army, and local volunteers are engaged in firefighting operations. Fortunately, no loss of life or property has been reported so far, as there are no civilian settlements or army infrastructure in the affected area. Earlier, a separate forest fire near Nathula Pass was successfully contained within a day. This development is important from the perspective of environment, disaster management, and border-area ecology, making it highly relevant for UPSC and State PSC current affairs.

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