Banda enforced in Tamghas to bring forest fire under control

GULMI, April 12: The Gulmi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has called Tamghas bazaar banda after locals paid no interest in bringing forest fire started at Resunga area, under control.



GCCI organized the banda to bring the fire under control as it went out of control. Resunga area is known as tourism and religious site in Gulmi district.[break]



General Secretary of GCCI, Krishna Pokhrel, said that GCCI has called Tamghas bazaar banda and urged all to go to bring the fire under control after locals did not support the efforts made by police personnel and some bodies concerned to bring the fire under control. Fire had started at the area from Wednesday.



Fire has destroyed important herbs, trees and wildlife in the area.Fire spreads in the area every year due to negligence and lack of awareness among the people. The area is spread in around five hectares of land.

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