Kathmandu — According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, a total of 19 disaster incidents occurred across the country from 10:00 a.m. on Poush 23 until Thursday morning. Of these, 15 were fire incidents.
A total of 48 people were injured and one person lost their life due to these disasters. The total estimated damage amounted to NPR 1.012 million. According to the authority, fire incidents were reported in Sunsari, Siraha, Sarlahi, and at two locations in Rautahat.
Fires also occurred in Bara, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Achham, and Dadeldhura, while forest fires were reported in Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga, Myagdi, Rukum East, and Kalikot. Incidents involving animal attacks occurred in Udayapur, Rautahat, Surkhet, and Doti.
Similarly, 19 disaster incidents were recorded nationwide from the morning of Poush 22 to Poush 23, of which 17 were fire incidents. From the morning of Poush 21 to the morning of Poush 22, a total of 24 disaster incidents occurred across the country, including 18 fire incidents.
Fire incidents have increased during the winter season due to various reasons. The authority stated that negligence and lack of precaution have contributed significantly to the rise in such incidents.
Damage has occurred due to electrical short circuits, careless handling of fire near straw and hay, and lighting fires in cowsheds without taking basic safety precautions.
The authority has urged the public to exercise caution, ensure fires are fully extinguished after use, and avoid storing flammable materials haphazardly.
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