Myagdi. The risk of wildfires has increased in Myagdi with the onset of the dry season. The indiscriminate use of fire has heightened the danger of forest fires. Fire incidents lead to the destruction of forests, wildlife, medicinal herbs, and the environment. Basanta Keshav Adhikari, Chief Divisional Forest Officer of the Division Forest Office, stated that 96 percent of wildfires were found to be caused by human negligence.“The risk of forest fires has increased due to the practice of setting fires to encourage grass growth, illegal hunting, and the indiscriminate use of fire,” he said. “Fires are set for clearing...