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Indian Army, IAF contain major forest fire on Kasauli's Gilbert Trail

The Indian Army and IAF successfully contained a major forest fire in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli region after it burned for over 15 hours. The swift intervention, which began on May 26, 2026, prevented any loss of life and further spread into vulnerable forest zones.

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May 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Indian Army, IAF contain major forest fire on Kasauli's Gilbert Trail

Key Takeaways

  • The Army's Kasauli Brigade launched an immediate, coordinated response to prevent its rapid spread through the densely forested and challenging terrain.
  • Authorities reported no loss of life or injuries among civilians or responders, and all personnel and equipment deployed in the operation remained safe.
  • The extensive operation began on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) and stretched through the night.
  • The blaze ignited around 3 p.m. on Tuesday in the Gilbert Trail and Upper Mall area, located on the western slopes of Kasauli in Solan district.

A substantial forest fire, which burned for over 15 hours across Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli region, has been brought under control by a concerted effort spanning Tuesday, May 26, 2026, into the subsequent day.

The extensive blaze initially sparked around 15:00 local time on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) within the vicinities of Gilbert Trail and Upper Mall. This particular location is situated on Kasauli's western incline, part of Solan district.</

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