ILAM: A fire has erupted near the hospital area of Ilam Bazaar on Tuesday afternoon.

Efforts are underway to contain the fire that broke out during the daytime. The blaze has affected a house in the Municipality Health Office.

Attempts to control the fire are ongoing, with locals and security agencies actively engaged in fire suppression measures.

It has been reported that the fire occurred in the staff quarters of the Ilam Hospital.

Initially, concerns were raised about a gas cylinder explosion being the cause of the fire.

A local resident mentioned hearing the sound of three cylinders exploding as the fire continued to spread.

The details of the damages caused by fire are still to come.