Solukhumbu: A fire broke out at Hotel Good Luck in Dingboche, located in Ward 5 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district, on Friday morning.
The fire started at around 11 am, and efforts were underway to bring it under control, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Nabin Raja Budhathoki of the District Police Office, Solukhumbu.
Preliminary information suggests that the fire may have been triggered by an explosion in a cooking gas cylinder. However, the exact cause has yet to be confirmed.
Police said further investigation would be carried out to determine how the fire started.
Dingboche is a popular stop along the trekking route to Everest Base Camp and attracts a large number of domestic and international trekkers. The area has been experiencing snowfall in recent days, raising concerns about conditions for people travelling through the region.
Further details about the extent of the damage and possible casualties were not immediately available.
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