Sat Mar 01 16:42:39 UTC 2025: **Dindigul Issues Forest Fire Warning Amidst Dry Conditions**
**Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, March 1, 2025** – With the dry season underway, Dindigul district officials have issued a warning regarding the prevention of forest fires. A review meeting chaired by Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan on Saturday urged residents to exercise caution and follow guidelines to prevent blazes.
The Collector specifically emphasized the need to avoid burning agricultural waste in hilly areas. He instructed that in unavoidable circumstances, local fire department officials and village administrative officers must be notified in advance. The public and tourists are advised against carrying flammable materials into forested regions.
In the event of a fire, residents are instructed to contact the fire department control room immediately via toll-free numbers 101 and 112. Contact information for individual fire stations across the district was also released.
The meeting highlights growing concerns about the risk of forest fires during the current dry spell. The district administration is taking proactive steps to minimize the potential for damage and ensure public safety.
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