Lamjung, Feb. 10 -- A wildfire that has been raging in the forests of Timang, located in Chame Rural Municipality-1 of Manang, has not been brought under control since it started on February 1. Despite the joint efforts of the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Forest Division Office staff, and the locals, the fire continues to spread.

Chief District Officer Matrika Acharya stated that while there was a brief period when the fire seemed to be under control, it has intensified again. Security personnel, forest employees, and local volunteers have been working day and night to contain the flames, even as the weather conditions worsen, he said.

The fire is spreading in the region locat...