LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A fire gutted ornamental and other trees on around 17.5 acres of forest land near Lashkargah, the capital of southern Helmand province, an official said on Sunday.
The fire that broke out in the forest along the Helmand River sometime last night continued for several hours, destroying a large number of trees.
Ahmad Sha Khairi, Nangarhar agriculture director, told Pajhwok Afghan News that they were investigating the cause of the fire breakout.
He said common people used to walk inside the forest . . .
