Mizoram Wildfire Raging For 2 Days In Control, Chief Minister Thanks PM Modi

Earlier today, PM Modi spoke with Mizoram's chief minister to take stock of the situation and "assured all possible support from the Centre in overcoming this crisis".

The massive wildfire raging through the forests of Mizoram since Saturday is now under control. Two helicopters of the Indian Air Force were also put in action to help douse the massive fire burning across two districts of south Mizoram. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga tweeted a video of an IAF helicopted carrying a bambi bucket filled with water to douse the forest fire and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for its "prompt assurance and swift action". "Thank you so much Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. I thank the Central Government for its prompt assurance and swift action. The people of #Mizoram says 'Kan lawm e'," he tweeted. Earlier today, PM Modi spoke with Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga to take stock of the situation and "assured all possible support from the Centre in overcoming this crisis".