KATHMANDU, April 30 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the government to take effective steps to reduce fire related incidents.

NHRC Spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel urged the government to take necessary measures to ensure safety tools used to control fire incidents, training, preparedness and security.

The NHRC also urged the concerned authorities to publish and broadcast awareness-related contents through the media. Incidents of fire and wildfire have been taking place at different places of the country for the last few days, resulting in a huge loss of property and life.

The NHRC has been monitoring such incidents through different mediums, it has said. Fire destroyed 100 houses at Matihani Municipality-6 o...