Kathmandu: A 65-year-old woman was killed in a fire that broke out in a house at Chemejung Street of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-6. The incident occurred on Thursday, adding another tragedy to the list of fire-related casualties in the city.
According to National News Agency Nepal, spokesperson at District Police Range Kathmandu, Apilraj Bohora, stated that the deceased was identified as Urmila Tamang. Originally from Chaurideurali-3, Kavrepalanchok, Tamang was currently residing in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-6.
A police team was mobilized promptly to douse the fire upon receiving the news. However, Tamang was found dead in her room, as revealed by Bohora. The fire caused significant damage, destroying windows, doors, and clothes in the room where Tamang was living.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The blaze was eventually extinguished with the assistance of locals and the police.