Mangan, February 20: The District Administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Mangan Mr Anant Jain, along with Army personnel and local representatives, maintained a continued vigil through the night to monitor the fire situation in Mangshila, Jhushing and Namok areas.
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| District officials monitor hillside blaze at night using drone surveillance during continued vigil in Lower Jhushing. (Image: DIO Gangtok) |
Drone cameras were deployed to assess the ground situation, and necessary contingency plans were put in place to avert any exigency and strengthen disaster management preparedness.
It may be recalled that a major fire broke out at Lower Jhushing under Mangshila–Tibuk GPU on February 19. The District Administration responded swiftly, and the blaze was brought under control through the sustained efforts of the Fire & Emergency Services, Police, Forest officials and local volunteers, thereby preventing further damage and ensuring the safety of residents.
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Minister-cum-Area MLA Mr Pintso Namgyal Lepcha also visited the site to inspect the affected areas and take stock of the situation.
The District Administration continues to closely monitor the area and has ensured the deployment of all necessary resources to address any further exigency.
