MALAKAND, June 25: Hundreds of trees were burnt when a fire broke out in the Qaldarra hills near Dargai in Malakand Agency on Saturday afternoon.

The fire spread to Anna Tangi and Shinkai Tangi within 24 hours.

A fire had also erupted in the Jabban Dubandai hills about a week ago.

According to social workers of the area, timber mafia had set the trees on fire.

People of the area have demanded that the government should take action against culprits and protect the national wealth.—APP