It emerged on Monday that fresh fires erupted in the mountains and forests of Swat as authorities claimed to have doused over 70 fires in different locations of the district since June 1. According to district administration officials, an operation was underway to control the fresh fires, which broke out in the hills of Babuzai, Barikot, Charbagh, Khwazakhela, and Kabal tehsils. Officials said a fire dousing operation was underway in the mountains of Marghuzar and other areas where fresh fires erupted.
