A forest fire erupted at a Forest in Morayaya,Hasalaka Area today (17) has destroyed around 500 acres of forest area so far according to sources.The authorities have used Three MI-7 and two Bell-212 Helicopters to douse the fire Disaster Management Center has said.However due to strong winds and hot weather conditions prevails in the area the task of dousing fire became impossible.
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