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    67% of major forest fires in 2023-24 doused within 24 hours, shows data

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    Forest Fire Season 2023-2024 in India

    Key Statistics and Improvements

    During the November 2023 to June 2024 forest fire season, significant improvements were observed in the management of major fires across India.

    • 67% of major fires were extinguished within 24 hours.
    • This demonstrates an improvement from the previous season's 33%.
    • The enhancement is attributed to quicker information dissemination and enhanced coordination among response teams.

    Fire Detection Data

    • The total number of fires detected by the Forest Survey of India in 2023-24 was 2,03,544.
    • In the 2022-23 season, the number was slightly higher at 2,12,249.

    Regions with Highest Incidence

    • Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh were identified as regions with the highest record of forest fires.
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