KATHMANDU, March 16: Nepal Police has urged the general public to put precautionary measures in place to prevent possible incidents of fire in the dry season. The security body has called on the public to remain alert of the incidents and subsequent loss of life and property.
Issuing a public notice, the Metropolitan Police Range Kathmandu noted that the disastrous incidents of fire are most likely to take place almost during 100 days from mid-March to mid-June and therefore urged everyone to put precautionary measures in place at the public level to prevent the occurrence of such incidents and reduce the loss if such incidents occur.
Sharing that Nepal Police has been effortful for controlling fire incidents and reducing loss, Metropolis Police Range Spokesperson Dinesh Raj Mainali said fire incidents can be checked or the potential loss of life and property can be reduced by placing some precautionary measures.
Take urgent measures to prevent wildfires
Nepal Police has also issued an 11-point precautionary measure to check potential incidents of fire. Among the measures unveiled are keeping matches, lighter, gas cylinder and stove away from children, using them in an attentive manner and keeping the things safe after use.
The Metropolitan Police Range also asked not to use high-voltage electronic goods from the same power socket and not to leave illumination of incense sticks and handmade incense at prayers' rooms and mosquito coils in bedrooms.
The security agency also urged the public to drape LPG cylinders with a jute sack or blanket if it catches fire, keep the windows and doors open before using a gas stove and not to put the forest area on fire for cattle grazing.
The police have also urged one and all to dial 100 to reach the police control room and 101 for fire engine service.
(RSS)
