Mangan Fire Crisis: Drones & Vigilance Avert Disaster

Images: Facebook/Govt of Sikkim

A major fire broke out in Lower Jhushing, Mangshila, threatening residents and property.

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Fire services, police, forest officials, and brave local volunteers rushed to the scene.

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Sustained joint efforts successfully brought the massive blaze under control, preventing major damage.

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DC Mangan, Mr. Anant Jain, led the administration's swift response from the front.

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Drone camera were deployed for real-time aerial surveillance of the affected zones through the night.

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The drone footage helped formulate immediate disaster preparedness plans

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