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President expresses serious concern over rising incidents of forest fires

President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed his serious concerns over rising incidents of forest fires in different parts of the country.

According to the President Secretariat, the President advised the authorities concerned to focus on the prevention of wildfire strategies by strengthening coordination among them.

Dr Arif Alvi said such fire incidents are causing huge financial loss to the nation as they deprive the affectees of their livelihood, put the life and properties of the inhabitants at risk and destroy local fauna and flora.

He further said these fires have worsened the negative effects of the climate change.

The President also called for investment in fire prevention and suppression mechanisms, effective implementation of the existing fire management techniques by improving wildfire data collection and analysis and strengthening stakeholders’ coordination and preparedness.

Source: Radio Pakistan