C 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.

Government Reacts to National Tragedy

Nepal’s Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal

, called the incident a “national tragedy”, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. He vowed an immediate investigation into the cause of the fire and announced plans for an emergency relief package for those displaced.

“Kathmandu is the beating heart of Nepal. This disaster has wounded us all, but together we will rebuild,” the Prime Minister said in a televised address.

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Impact on the Capital

Kathmandu, already grappling with fragile infrastructure and dense urbanization, has long faced concerns over fire safety and emergency preparedness. This latest disaster highlights the urgent need for modernized safety systems

 in one of South Asia’s fastest-growing capitals.

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A Nation Grieves

As dawn broke, the charred remains of buildings stood as stark reminders of a night of terror. Across Nepal, citizens lit candles and offered prayers for those affected. Social media flooded with messages under hashtags like 

#PrayForNepal and #KathmanduStrong, as both locals and the global community expressed solidarity.

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The Road Ahead

Officials warn that recovery will take time, as displaced families search for shelter and businesses assess the scale of the losses. For many, however, the emotional scars of the catastrophic blaze will linger far longer than the smoke rising above Kathmandu’s skyline.