Minister Visits Thapathali Fire Site, Orders Wire Management

Kathmandu. A fire broke out at midnight on Tuesday in the electricity and telecommunication wires that have been haphazardly tangled in the Thapathali area of the capital. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has shown concern, citing that the fire could increase risks to the safety and property of local residents.

Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha expressed serious concern over the incident and visited the site for an on-site inspection early Wednesday morning. During the inspection, he stated that the wires hanging in a disorganized manner could cause a major accident at any time, and therefore, its management should not be delayed further.