Q BREAKING!! Nepal in Mourning: Capital engulfed by catastrophic blaze.
Nepal was plunged into grief late last night as a catastrophic fire swept through parts of Kathmandu, leaving the capital city scarred and its people in mourning.
he Fire That Shook the City
According to local authorities, the blaze erupted shortly after 10:00 p.m. in a densely populated commercial district. Within minutes, the flames had spread to multiple buildings, overwhelming the city’s aging infrastructure and sparking scenes of chaos in the streets.
Witnesses described the sky glowing orange as thick smoke billowed for miles. “It felt like the whole city was on fire,” said local shopkeeper Suresh Lama, who managed to escape with his family just before his store was consumed.
Rescue and Emergency Response
The Kathmandu Fire Department deployed more than 25 fire engines and was joined by Nepal Police and Army rescue units in an overnight battle to contain the flames. Hospitals across the city reported dozens of injuries, mostly from smoke inhalation and burns.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that several people are missing, and authorities fear the casualty count may rise as search operations continue.