KATHMANDU, NEPAL, August 18, 2003: Two weeks after a fire gutted Pratappur temple at Swayambhu (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), another fire Sunday broke out at Tara temple, adjoining the southern side of the main stupa of Swayambhunath, a report said Monday. “The fire was instantly put out before it could cause any major damage,” The Himalayan Times reported. Some pilgrims said it was due to some reckless pilgrims who might have thrown burning lamps inside. Others suspect that some mischievous gang, intent on destroying the heritage of Kathmandu, might by behind the fire, the report said.
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