Himalayan Alarm: Uttarakhand Faces Unusual Winter Forest Fires, Toxic Smoke Raises Health Concerns0

• India, News
• January 21, 2026

Forest fires are no longer limited to the loss of trees. Across the globe, they have emerged as a serious environmental and public health crisis, affecting air quality, climate stability, and ecosystems for years. Recent wildfires in the United States, Australia, and Canada have shown how deeply fires can damage air, water, soil, and human