Tamil Nadu: Forest fire damages rare trees, medicinal herbs near Madurai

May 28, 2019, 4:38 PM IST

Madurai: Fire engulfed the forest area of Chinnur and Periyur near Periyakulam area of Madurai in Tamil Nadu.

The forest fire has reduced several rare plants to ash. Rare trees and several medicinal herbs also had to bear the brunt of the fire.

Locals demand swift action from the forest department.