Every dry season, forests around Arunachala Hill face the threat of fires. Our trained volunteer corps coordinates with forest authorities to respond to fires rapidly.
Each year between January and May, dry grass and leaf litter accumulate around Arunachala, creating dangerous fire conditions. A single spark can devastate acres of forest and destroy the habitat of countless species in hours.
Our volunteer corps — men and women from the villages surrounding the hill — are trained in fire line creation, use of beaters, communication protocols, and safe evacuation. They work in close coordination with the Forest Department and can deploy within 30 minutes of a fire alert.
Beyond firefighting, the team conducts monthly nature-cleaning drives to remove plastic and waste from the forest, maintains firebreak clearings during the dry season, and runs awareness campaigns in surrounding communities.
Key Highlights
- Volunteer corps of 20+ trained community members
- Response time under 30 minutes during dry season alert
- Monthly forest cleaning drives year-round
- Firebreak maintenance: 3+ km of cleared perimeter each season
- Coordination with Forest Department and local fire services
"Arunachala is sacred to us. Protecting it is not just an environmental act — it is a spiritual one."
