Manipur: Wildfire has badly damaged Shirui Lily’s habitat, fear locals

The ongoing wildfire at the famous Shirui Peak has extensively damaged the habitat of the Shirui Lily, according to the people involved in rescue efforts.

Speaking with EastMojo, Nickson Wungsek, a local, said that the rains on Tuesday morning helped douse the fire to some extent. However, due to thick forest and difficult terrain, some portions of the peak couldn’t be penetrated by rains, and the forest fire continued to rage in some portions, he said.

Fire-fighting teams comprising forest department officials, police, Assam Rifles personnel, NDRF, SDRF, locals and volunteers from neighbouring villages have continued on war footing to douse the fire on the sixth day.