. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority {, a total of 19 incidents of disaster occurred across the country from 10:00 am to 5:00 am on February 17, of which 15 were fires.
According to the NRA, the number of fire incidents has increased due to carelessness.TAG_OPEN_p_8 Although such incidents can be avoided by taking general precautions during the winter season, the fires are increasing due to negligence.
Similarly, one fire each occurred in Tehrathum, Sankhuwasabha and Morang and two in Siraha, Sarlahi and Syangja.TAG_OPEN_p_7 Likewise, fire has also destroyed property in Bara, Parsa, Rupandehi and Bajhang districts.
During the same period, there have been incidents of fire in Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu and Sarlahi while there have been attacks by animals in Baitadi.TAG_OPEN_p_6 Six people have been injured in the incident and the loss of Rs 3.4 million has been reported.
The NRA has urged one and all to adopt necessary precaution as the risk of fire is high due to dryness during winter.TAG_OPEN_p_5
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