Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 23: A massive tree that had fallen across the ATR Road (NH-04) near RK Nallah Bridge at Middle Strait was removed by firefighters of Fire Station Baratang on September 23, restoring the movement of convoys from both sides.
At around 7:54 a.m., Mr. Satish, Up-Pradhan, Nilambur, Baratang, informed Fire Station Baratang that the tree had fallen across the road, resulting in convoys from both sides being stranded.
Acting swiftly, firefighters of Fire Station Baratang reached the spot and, after continuous efforts amid heavy rain, removed the fallen tree at around 8:45 a.m. Free movement of convoys, including passenger buses, was subsequently restored.
During the operation, disaster management equipment, including a felling axe, crowbar, dao, two mechanical chain saws and rope, was utilised for the removal of the tree in the dense forest area.
The efforts of the firefighters were appreciated by stranded passengers travelling in buses, private vehicles and commercial vehicles for rendering selfless service and clearing the road during heavy rain in a Forest Reserve area.
