Nepal's only international airport shut due to grass fire
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Nepalese firefighters try to control a grass fire close to the runway of Nepal's international airport in Katmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012. -- PHOTO: AP
KATHMANDU (AP) - A grass fire has closed Nepal's only international airport and forced flights to divert to India.
Police spokesman Raviraj Shrestha said the fire spread close to the runway but away from the terminal building on Tuesday evening. No damage or casualties were reported, and it was brought under control within hours.
The fire and smoke were visible around part of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Lokendra Bista said he ordered an investigation into how the fire started.
