Illegal visitors suspected behind frequent incidents of wildfire Updated: Updated: Unguarded stretches along Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary facing threat Share Article Unguarded stretches along Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary facing threat Even as summer rain continues to avert incidents of wildfire, the entry of careless trekking teams and suspected poachers into unguarded stretches along the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary emerges as a fresh threat with no quick solution in sight. Local residents living close to the forest boundary claim that illegal camp fires, and poaching practices have been found increasing in the absence of surveillance along vulnerable border areas. The latest wildfire outbreak near Pookkunnumala in Balussery is one such incidents allegedly caused by unpermitted visitors to the spot. Nearly five acres of land have been hit by the incident. The loss is yet to be estimated by the authorities.