Maddur (Mandya dist): Fire has destroyed nearly 60 acres of forest at Maradevanahlli Social forests in Kesthur range of the taluk, recently.

The social forest near Maradevanahalli destroyed in fire in Maddur taluk recently. Dh photo It is said that the fire was noticed around 1 pm. The fire has destroyed forests as well as claimed the lives of more than 10 peacocks and a python.