Fire incidents dominate disaster statistics in Nepal, authority urges caution

Kathmandu. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, out of a total of 7,648 disaster incidents recorded over the past year, fire and forest fire-related incidents are the most frequent.The high frequency of fire incidents highlights the urgent need for government agencies to show equal concern and proactive measures for safety.The Authority's data indicates that special precautions must be taken to mitigate fire and related incidents. The Authority states that the significant loss of life and property is largely due to a lack of caution, insufficient public awareness, and the tendency to set fires in forests and...