MYSURU
A fire broke out in Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Sunday afternoon but the authorities brought it under control within hours.
The fire was noticed by watchers in Moolapur Betta forests of Bandipur range around 2.30 p.m. The authorities rushed additional staff and the fire was contained. Officials said some 2.5 acres of forest was burnt, and since it was a ground fire the wildlife was not affected.