Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. Opinion 26 Mar, 2025
NDRRMA calls for caution to prevent and protect oneself from fire The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged people to remain alert as the number of fire incidents is increasing with the onset of the dry season and this trend could increase further. Nepal 09 Feb, 2025
Over 1,100 fire incidents reported in five months, 16 lives lost A total of 1,116 fire incidents have occurred across various districts of Nepal in the past five months, resulting in the death of 16 people, according to Nepal Police. Nepal 15 Jan, 2025
More than 5,000 forest fires in ten months A total of 5,130 incidents of wild fire have taken place in a period of about ten months. Environment 18 May, 2024
Forest fires destroys 4,500 hectares in Ramechhap Forest fires broke out in 155 places of eight municipalities and rural municipalities in the district have destroyed almost 4,500 hectares of forest area in the apst one month. Opinion 10 May, 2024
Five thousand hectares of forest under fire in Banke An area of 5,133 hectares of various community forests and Chakla forest in Banke is currently under fire. Environment 06 May, 2024
It's a matter of Concern ''Drying up spring water sources and wildfires" At this time, the situation is dire and miserable due to the numerous wildfires across the country and their aftermath effects on humans and wildlife. Opinion 05 May, 2024
Fire incidents increasing across country with prevalence of dry condition Life in the Tarai region as well as in the hilly region has been affected due to the lack of rain since long. The increasing heat and dry condition has led to the growing incidences of fire in various places. Nepal 21 Apr, 2024
Japan provides 12 recycled fire engines to five provinces The Japan government has provided a total of 12 recycled fire engines to the five provinces, Koshi, Lumbini, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki, under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) of the Government of Japan, on Monday. Kathmandu 11 Mar, 2024
Surge in electrical short circuit fires wreaking havoc ​​​​​​​A series of devastating fires sparked by electrical short circuits have left a trail of destruction in households across Nepal. The Himalayan Times investigates the extent of damage and the harrowing stories of families affected by these incidents. Kathmandu 15 Sep, 2023
Property worth millions gutted ​​​​​​​Fire incidents have increased due to excessive heat and hot wind in Siraha of late. Property worth millions have turned into ashes. Nepal 12 May, 2023
Fire incidents gut property worth millions Property worth millions of rupees was destroyed after a fire spread in Rautahat. Nepal 31 Mar, 2023
