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Agriculture
Punjab's share of India's farm fires climbs to nearly 36% after latest blaze
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 02:37 AM
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A fresh farm fire in Punjab has pushed the state's contribution to nationwide farm fires to almost 36%, according to the latest figures.
A new incident of a farm fire was reported in Punjab, raising the state's share of farm fire incidents across India to nearly 36% of the total recorded cases. The latest case adds to a series of agricultural fires that occur each year, especially during the crop‑residue burning season.
Authorities from the state fire department, police and the agriculture ministry have begun investigations into the cause of the blaze and are monitoring nearby fields for any further outbreaks. The incident underscores the persistent challenge of managing crop residues without resorting to open burning.
Officials reiterated the need for farmers to adopt approved residue‑management practices and warned that repeated violations could attract stricter penalties. The rise in Punjab's proportion of farm fires highlights the importance of coordinated enforcement and awareness campaigns across the region.
Authorities from the state fire department, police and the agriculture ministry have begun investigations into the cause of the blaze and are monitoring nearby fields for any further outbreaks. The incident underscores the persistent challenge of managing crop residues without resorting to open burning.
Officials reiterated the need for farmers to adopt approved residue‑management practices and warned that repeated violations could attract stricter penalties. The rise in Punjab's proportion of farm fires highlights the importance of coordinated enforcement and awareness campaigns across the region.