Forest fire near Yercaud doused after two-hour operation

A wood occurrence broke retired adjacent Pattipadi colony successful Yercaud connected Tuesday (April 28, 2026) night, destroying astir 5 acres of wood land.

The elevation presumption has been experiencing aggravated vigor implicit the past fewer weeks, resulting successful adust vegetation and brittle histrion branches. With adust leaves carpeting the wood floor, the occurrence dispersed rapidly. On receiving information, Fire and Rescue Services unit rushed to the spot and battled the blaze for astir 2 hours earlier bringing it nether control. No casualties were reported. However, respective trees, herbs, plants and creepers were destroyed successful the fire.