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Uttarakhand: Forest fire in Nainital; Naini Lake boating halted

A raging forest fire in Uttarakhand has escalated to alarming proportions, with flames reaching Nainital's prestigious High Court Colony. The unfolding crisis has prompted the Nainital administration to mount a concerted effort to contain the blaze, calling upon both forest department employees and army personnel for assistance. Helicopters stand ready to join the firefighting operation should the situation deteriorate further.

The fire, originating near Nainital's district headquarters, has posed an imminent threat to the residential enclave of High Court Colony nestled in the Pines area. Beyond the immediate danger to homes, the inferno has disrupted normal traffic flow in the region, amplifying concerns about its potential spread.

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