Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand is battling 20 forest fire incidents this season, with nearly 15 hectares of forest land affected. Officials attribute the surge to dry weather and human negligence, and say several fires look deliberately set. Authorities have started strict action including financial penalties and jail time, while investigations continue to identify and apprehend offenders.
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