Fire breaks out inside Chilika

A massive fire erupted in Asia's largest brackish water lake, Chilika, suspected to be man-made. High winds fueled the blaze in dried Nala grass, endangering residential and migratory birds. Forest personnel battled difficulties due to low water levels to extinguish the fire.

Fire breaks out inside Chilika
A massive fire erupted in Asia's largest brackish water lake, Chilika, suspected to be man-made. High winds fueled the blaze in dried Nala grass, endangering residential and migratory birds. Forest personnel battled difficulties due to low water levels to extinguish the fire.