JHAPA, Oct 27: Jhapa district recorded 22 incidents involving fires, wild animal attacks and lightning in Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), causing property damage worth more than Rs 100 million.
According to Ranjan Awa, information officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, fire incidents caused the heaviest losses during the month. A total of 12 fires were reported at various locations in the district, injuring one person and destroying property worth Rs 106.682 million.
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The district also recorded nine incidents of wild animal attacks, causing damage worth Rs 389,000. Four people were attacked by wild animals, but all were rescued, according to the District Police Office.
Lightning strikes caused losses worth Rs 100,000 in the district.
The District Police Office has urged the public to exercise caution when using electrical appliances and fire to prevent fire incidents. Similarly, people living near forests and buffer zones have been advised to remain vigilant against wild animal attacks.
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