Lamjung, Feb. 15 -- A wildfire that began in the Timang forest, located in ward 1 of Chame Rural Municipality in Manang, has been raging since the beginning of this month. Despite efforts from security forces, forest officials, and locals, the fire remains out of control.

Khadga Bahadur Gurung, the ward 1 chair of Chame Rural Municipality, noted that the absence of snowfall this season has contributed to the severity of the fire. "This area, typically covered in snow at this time of year, is now being consumed by fire instead," he said. The region, at an altitude of around 2,650 metres, has seen severe drought conditions that have worsened the situation.

According to Dhak Bahadur Bhujel, the chief of the Annapurna Conservation Area Proj...