India has extended humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the tackling of forest fires. In a social media post, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said that the consignment consisting of fire fighting gear, first-aid kit, medicines and other utilities has departed for Bolivia. Overall, 16 tons of fire-fighting equipment and related relief material will be sent. He also added that the assistance would also help in tackling environmental crisis and health issues caused by forest fires.