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Forest fire in the Himalayas. Very often these fires are induced by local people on the dual object of proclaiming arable land from the forests and poaching. As a result landslides become frequent.

Forest fire in the Himalayas. Very often these fires are induced by local people on the dual object of proclaiming arable land from the forests and poaching. As a result landslides become frequent.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2012
Date Uploaded: 11.2012
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D90
Copyright: © Debdatta Chakraborty