Strong coordination between the Indian Army and the district administration helped control a major forest fire in Mangshila area of Mangan district on February 19 and 20, 2026. According to official information, news about the fire reached the authorities on February 19. Soon after receiving the report, the civil administration sought help from the Army. Responding to the request, soldiers from the Army headquarters in Gangtok moved quickly to the affected area.
Several teams, including drone units led by Army officers, were sent in multiple vehicles to assess the situation. The drones were used to observe the spread of the fire from the air. This helped officials understand how far the flames had moved and which areas were at risk. Army personnel and civil officials worked together through the night. Ground teams focused on containing the fire, while drone teams continued to monitor the situation from above.
The information shared by the Army helped guide the firefighting teams on where to act first. By the morning of February 20, the fire was brought under control. Officials confirmed that there was no loss of life and no damage to property.