 Ecologists suggested that clearing of forest floors of the fallen pine leaves, which are readily combustible, should be undertaken by forest department as well as locals on a grassroots level to prevent such major fire outbreaks.Production of biomass briquettes from these pine needles should be promoted, serving as a source of fuel as well as a solution to prevent wildfires.On 30 April, National Disaster Response Force was deployed for rescue operations in the Kumaon and Garhwal areas.