Forest fire caused mine blasts: officials

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Last Updated : May 22 2013 | 9:30 PM IST
A forest fire across the LoC in PoK spread towards the Indian side triggering mine blasts, officials said here today.
Over 20 to 25 mines exploded but no loss of life or damage to property was reported, they said.
The fire, which spread to nearly one sq-km area on the Indian side, was controlled this morning, the officials said.

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First Published: May 22 2013 | 9:30 PM IST

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