Kavre, March 18 -- A fire that broke out in the Gorkhanath Community Forest in ward 3 of Bethanchowk Rural Municipality on Sunday night remains uncontrollable. Ward Chairman Kuber Dhakal said the fire began at 11pm and spread to the Chishapani Community Forest.

Dhakal said the Nepal Police, Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, the Division Forest Office, and forest user committees have been alerted. A security team was deployed on Monday to protect the human settlement in Harkabhanjyang, but strong winds have made it difficult to ensure complete safety.

"The wind is blowing excessively, and the fire in the forest has not been controlled," said Dhakal. He said locals have been urged to stay alert and follow safety measures. The area is arid a...