Q.3 Climate change is driving more intense and widespread forest fires by fuelling more extreme heat and deepening drought. Why forest fires are cause of concern? Discuss our preparedness level for the same. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment-

• https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/wildfires-destroy-twice-the-forest-cover-today-compared-to-2-decades-ago-84537
• In the introduction. define what forest fire is and why it is cause of concern.
• In the body, explain the causes and suggestions to mitigate forest fire.
• Conclude by giving some innovative measures from your end to tackle forest fires.