<h1>Forest Fire Crisis Escalates in Bihar: Valmiki Tiger Reserve Sees 771 Incidents, Burned Area Quadruples in One Year</h1> Bihar experienced a significant surge in forest fires, with incidents rising from 283 to 771 in one year. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve was most affected, accounting for over half the fires. Burned forest area increased from 386.9 to 1404.9 hectares. Officials attribute the rise to dry weather, climate change, and human activities like crop burning. Despite the increase, authorities claim minimal damage and effective incident management.