KATHMANDU: A total of 14 incidents of fire have occurred across the country in a single day. As a result, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged people to take special precautions to avoid fires.

There has been an increase in fire incidents across the country due to lack of precaution and awareness. Fire incidents have occurred in Panchthar, Sunsari, Saptari, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Rautahat, Dolakha, Lalitpur, Nawalpurpurpur, Rolpa, Gulmi, Rukum Paschim, Kanchanpur and Darchula on a single day on October 24. Most of the fire incidents appear to have occurred due to carelessness and negligence.

According to the NDRRMA, 13 incidents of fire occurred on October 23 while 17 fire incidents occurred on October 22. The three-day report provided by the Authority shows that most of the disaster incidents were fires.

After the monsoon ended and the rains stopped, there has been an increase in fire incidents across the country.

A total of 18 disaster-related incidents occurred across the country on October 24. Six people were injured in these incidents. An estimated loss of Rs 7.791 million in assets was caused in these incidents.