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Three Tamils Killed in Karnataka Forest Fire; CM Condemns Incident
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 02:47 AM
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Three Tamil nationals were killed when a forest fire erupted in Karnataka. The state’s chief minister publicly condemned the incident and promised a thorough investigation.
A forest fire in Karnataka claimed the lives of three Tamil nationals, according to authorities. The blaze broke out in a remote forest area, and emergency services were unable to contain it in time.
The state’s chief minister publicly condemned the tragedy, calling it a "shocking incident" and vowed a comprehensive investigation into how the fire started and why it was not contained sooner.
Police have begun probing the incident, and the forest department has pledged to review safety protocols and improve fire‑fighting resources in vulnerable forest zones.
The families of the deceased have been notified, and the government has promised compensation and support during the inquiry process.
The state’s chief minister publicly condemned the tragedy, calling it a "shocking incident" and vowed a comprehensive investigation into how the fire started and why it was not contained sooner.
Police have begun probing the incident, and the forest department has pledged to review safety protocols and improve fire‑fighting resources in vulnerable forest zones.
The families of the deceased have been notified, and the government has promised compensation and support during the inquiry process.