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May 04, 2016

India forest fires flare close to famous Shimla railway
Shimla, India (AFP) May 3, 2016
Forest fires raging in India's Himalayan region crept perilously close to a famous British-era railway track Tuesday, as panicked residents fought off blazes threatening to engulf their homes. Dubbed the "toy train" and dotted with tiny wooden stations, the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla railway in Himachal Pradesh state is a UNESCO world heritage site attracting thousands of tourists each year. "Our gangmen are keeping watch over the fires and dousing the flames if they are too close to the track," ... read more

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