Nepal Reports Surge in Fire Incidents Amidst Dry Weather Conditions

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority, a total of 23 disaster incidents occurred across the country from 10 AM on Falgun 16 to 10 AM on Falgun 17. Of these, 22 incidents were related to fire, with only one landslide event recorded.

The authority stated that property damage occurred due to fires that could have been avoided with general precautions. One person lost their life in the disasters, and five others were injured. The total loss due to these disasters amounted to NPR 5.245 million.

The authority reported that fires occurred in Panchthar, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, and Dhankuta. Additionally, fire incidents took place in two locations each in Saptari, Dhanusha, Parsa, and Kailali, while fires were reported in one location each in Sarlahi, Dhanusha, Makwanpur, Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Gorkha, Lamjung, Palpa, and Pyuthan.

It was reported that the fires were caused by short-circuiting electrical wires and leaving oil lamps burning unattended. The authority has urged the public to take special precautions as fire incidents tend to increase during the dry winter season.

The authority further stated that out of the eight total disaster incidents recorded on Falgun 16, seven were fires. Out of the total 19 incidents registered with the authority on Falgun 15, 17 were fire incidents. Based on this data, an increase in fire incidents across the country has been observed.