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IN PHOTOS: Massive rescue operations after forest fire in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli

Updated On: 27 May, 2026 07:27 PM IST | Tarun Verma

A massive forest fire that broke out in the hills of Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli on Tuesday threatened heritage areas within the cantonment region, prompting a large-scale joint firefighting operation involving the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, cantonment authorities and civil fire services. PICS/PTI/X

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Firefighters and security personnel worked through difficult terrain and dry weather conditions as forest fires spread rapidly across parts of Himachal Pradesh. PICS/PTI
Firefighters and security personnel worked through difficult terrain and dry weather conditions as forest fires spread rapidly across parts of Himachal Pradesh. PICS/PTI
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Thick smoke rises over the hills of Kasauli after a massive forest fire broke out near the cantonment’s heritage precincts

Thick smoke rises over the hills of Kasauli after a massive forest fire broke out near the cantonment’s heritage precincts

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An Mi-17 helicopter of the Indian Air Force carries out Bambi Bucket sorties, collecting water from Sukhna Lake to douse flames raging across the Kasauli hills

An Mi-17 helicopter of the Indian Air Force carries out Bambi Bucket sorties, collecting water from Sukhna Lake to douse flames raging across the Kasauli hills

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Under the supervision of the Army’s Victory For Certain Brigade, troops launched an extensive firefighting operation to prevent the flames from spreading across Gilbert Trail, Shourya Marg and adjoining forest areas

Under the supervision of the Army’s Victory For Certain Brigade, troops launched an extensive firefighting operation to prevent the flames from spreading across Gilbert Trail, Shourya Marg and adjoining forest areas

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Army personnel move through smoke-filled slopes and forest tracks as they battle the wildfire that threatened sensitive and historic zones of the hill town

Army personnel move through smoke-filled slopes and forest tracks as they battle the wildfire that threatened sensitive and historic zones of the hill town

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A joint firefighting operation involving the Indian Air Force, cantonment authorities, civil fire tenders and Army teams continued for more than 16 hours to contain the blaze

A joint firefighting operation involving the Indian Air Force, cantonment authorities, civil fire tenders and Army teams continued for more than 16 hours to contain the blaze

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Authorities confirmed that no civilian or combatant casualties were reported during the operation.

Authorities confirmed that no civilian or combatant casualties were reported during the operation.

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