Palpa, April 5 -- Wildfires have been blazing for the past five days in various forest areas of Palpa, with local authorities and residents struggling to bring them under control. The fires have affected several community forests in Tinnau and Rambha Rural Municipalities, causing damage to the environment and one reported death.

In Tinau, fires continue to rage in the Khulkhule Community Forest in Ward 3 and the forests near Odharkhola and Saragkhola, with villagers only able to control the fires that come close to settlements. Fires in more remote areas remain uncontained. "We have managed to extinguish the fire near the village, but it is impossible to control the blaze deep in the forests," said a local resident.

Meanwhile, the Rimig...