The Indian Air Force on Thursday deployed a Mi-17 helicopter to fight a raging forest fire in Goa.

The official statement further added that the IAF is combating forest fire in the affected areas of the coastal state in coordination with the Indian Navy and the civil administration.

By India Today News Desk: The Indian Air Force deployed a Mi-17 helicopter to fight a raging forest fire in Goa on Thursday, said an official statement by the IAF. IAF used the Bambi Bucket in the fire-affected areas in Goa.

According to the official release, “Today’s operations have seen this helicopter flying multiple missions dispensing almost 22,000 litres of water to fight the fire.”

The official statement further added that the IAF is combating forest fire in the affected areas of the coastal state in coordination with the Indian Navy and the civil administration.

“Operations shall continue tomorrow. Bambi Bucket operations involve the helicopter carrying water underslung and releasing it over the affected area to douse the fire,” the release read further.

In the recent past, the IAF had also undertaken similar operations in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Manipur.