IAF Launches High-Altitude Operations to Tame Walong Wildfire in Anjaw District

 

Anjaw, February 15, 2026:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday launched sustained high-altitude aerial firefighting operations in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district, under Walong Circle, to contain a forest fire raging in the Lohit Valley region at elevations above 9,500 feet.

According to details shared on the official Indian Air Force account, IAF helicopters have been undertaking continuous sorties, releasing over 12,000 litres of water to contain the blaze. Operating in thin air, rugged terrain, and challenging weather conditions, the crews are carrying out precise water drops to slow the fire’s advance. The operation remains ongoing as authorities work to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem and nearby habitats from potential damage.

Earlier on Friday, Hayuliang MLA Dasanglu Pul expressed serious concern over the wildfire, urging residents and travellers to follow official safety advisories and avoid any reckless actions that could endanger lives, property, or the environment. She warned that anyone deliberately causing harm would face strict legal action and called on the public to support frontline responders as efforts continue to tame the wildfire. 

Hayuliang MLA Dasanglu Pul Calls for Vigilance as Wildfire Impacts Walong in Anjaw

Walong, February 13, 2026

Hayuliang MLA Dasanglu Pul has expressed serious concern over an ongoing wildfire affecting parts of Walong in Anjaw district, urging residents and travelers to strictly follow safety advisories issued by authorities.

Sharing a video from the affected area, Pul appealed to the public to exercise extreme caution while traveling through the region, stressing that the safety of communities must remain the top priority amid the situation.

Describing Walong as a region of serene natural beauty and shared heritage, the minister called on local inhabitants to refrain from any reckless actions that could endanger lives, property, and the environment.

Issuing a strong warning, she stated that anyone found deliberately causing harm or attempting to disrupt peace and damage the landscape would face strict action in accordance with the law.

Pul also urged people to stand together in supporting frontline responders and to work collectively to safeguard the environment while ensuring the well-being of citizens as efforts continue to control the fire.