Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Fire Near Nathula Border in Sikkim Brought Under Control
A fire happened near the Nathula Pass in Sikkim, close to the border with China.
It started near an Indian Army base and was likely caused by tourists smoking carelessly.
Many people visit this area, especially during tourist season.
The fire was quickly put out by soldiers, firefighters, police, and local people.
No one was hurt, and the area was safe by 6 pm.
The fire didn't spread to other important places nearby.
A fire broke out near the Nathula Pass in Sikkim, close to the Indo-China border.
The blaze was suspected to be caused by careless smoking by tourists.
Indian Army personnel, firefighters, police, and local residents responded quickly to contain the fire.
No casualties were reported, and the fire was completely doused by 6 pm.
The area was declared safe after the fire was brought under control.
- Who
- Indian Army personnel, firefighters, police, local residents
- What
- Fire near Nathula border in Sikkim
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Thambi View Point, Nathula Pass, Sikkim
- Why
- Suspected to be caused by careless smoking by tourists
- Location
- Thambi View Point, Nathula Pass, Sikkim
- Time of Incident
- Sunday
- Suspected Cause
- Careless smoking by tourists
- Response Teams
- Army personnel, firefighters, police, local residents
- Casualties
- None reported
- Time to Control Fire
- Within a short time, declared safe by 6 pm