Suspicious Wildfire Patterns Ignite Concerns in Kambamala Forests

Wildfires in Kambamala forests have raised suspicions after flames erupted again following a fire containment effort. Forest officials suspect deliberate involvement, particularly during a period of increased tiger activity. Nearly 10 hectares of grassland were destroyed, prompting further investigation into these recurrent incidents.

After a recent wildfire ravaged a section of the Kambamala forests, flames resurfaced in the same area near Mananthavady, raising suspicions among officials.

The Forest Department is skeptical of natural causes, especially after nearly 10 hectares were consumed in fires that coincided with a local tiger issue.

North Wayanad Divisional Forest Officer Martin Lowell suspects deliberate arson, pointing out that such fires rarely occur naturally in grassland areas within the inner forest.

(With inputs from agencies.)