Wildfire rages on in Manang’s Timang forest

Despite tireless efforts by security forces and locals, the wildfire remains out of control since February 1.

A wildfire that has been raging in the forests of Timang, located in ward 1 of Chame Rural Municipality of Manang since February 1 remains out of control, despite the relentless efforts of the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), forest officials and locals.