KATHMANDU, APRIL 12

The fire that broke out in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park in Budhanilkantha Municipality of Kathmandu, on Sunday afternoon, was brought under control with the joint effort of personnel from the national park, Nepal Police, Nepali Army, and Armed Police Force along with fire engines.

The fire had erupted at around 11:00 am on April 11.

The cause and scale of loss consequential to the wildfire are yet to be ascertained.

Photos by photojournalist Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times -

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Nepali Army fire-fighters douse the wildfire blazing in the forest area of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, in Kathmandu, on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Nepali Army fire-fighters douse the wildfire blazing in the forest area of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, in Kathmandu, on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT