A massive fire is raging in Nagaland's Dzukou Valley, posing a significant risk to its ecology and wildlife. Trekkers rescued, containment operations underwayAround 30 trekkers were rescued on Wednesday from the Valley after they were stranded in the blaze. All trekking activities in the Dzukou Valley, from both the Jakhama and Viswema entry points, have been temporarily suspended. "Generally, fires in Dzukou Valley start at the base, which is visited by trekkers. The residents near Dzukou Valley are mostly from the Angami Naga tribe and suspect an arson amid the claims on the Valley by Mao Naga tribe based in Manipur.

Source: dna January 29, 2026 19:45 UTC