Hotel Destroyed by Fire along Mount Everest Trekking Route in Nepal

A fire caused by a gas cylinder explosion damaged a hotel on Nepal's Mount Everest trekking trail.

A major fire broke out at a hotel located in Dingboche, Nepal, along the main trekking trail to Mount Everest Base Camp. Local authorities suspect the blaze was triggered by an exploding cooking gas canister. The high-altitude settlement serves as a critical stop for hikers acclimatising on their way to the mountain.

• Location of the incident: The fire struck the village of Dingboche, a major stopover point for trekkers ascending toward Everest Base Camp.
• Suspected causePolice suspect that a cooking gas cylinder explosion started the blaze inside the hotel.