Walong, February 13: A massive fire swept through Walong town in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district on the night of February 13, triggering panic among residents and prompting urgent safety measures by local authorities.
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| A raging wildfire engulfs the hills of Walong in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district, lighting up the night sky as flames spread across the mountainside. (Image: TNP) |
Officials said emergency teams were swiftly deployed to contain the blaze, while the full extent of damage was still being assessed at the time of filing this report. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
Hayuliang MLA and Minister Dasanglu Pul expressed deep concern over the scale of the incident and appealed to residents and travellers to strictly adhere to official safety advisories. She urged the public to avoid risky movement in affected areas and stressed that protecting lives, property, and the environment must remain the top priority.
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Describing Walong as a region of serene natural beauty and shared heritage, Pul called on local inhabitants to act responsibly and extend full support to frontline responders working to bring the situation under control. She also issued a stern warning that any attempt to deliberately cause harm or disrupt peace in the area would invite strict legal action.
Walong, located in India’s easternmost Anjaw district near the international border, is both strategically and ecologically sensitive, making community cooperation and emergency preparedness crucial during such crises.
Authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant, follow official instructions, and assist response teams as containment operations continue.
