Kohima, Mar 3: Multiple fire incidents across seven locations in and around Kohima were reported on Sunday.

According to reports, strong winds fueled fire in the jungle areas. The locations were fire caused damages includes Meriema, Chakhabama, Seikhazou D. Khel Kohima Village, the Medical College area, D. Block, and two sites in Lower Forest Colony.

Authorities have controlled most of the fires, though the exact cause remains unknown.

Police said nearly all the incidents were jungle fires, and no casualties have been reported.

In another incident, strong winds caused a tree to fall near the Nagaland Olympic Office (NOA) in Kohima, damaging at least three parked vehicles.

Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) reported significant damages across the state due to an unprecedented windstorm.

Commissioner and Secretary Lhouchalie Viya stated that strong winds affected Kohima, Kiphire, and Noklak districts.

Kiphire and Noklak districts also sustained damages.

Reports indicated household destruction in Seyochung and Kiusam circles of Kiphire and Nokyan B Village in Noklak.

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