Millions lost due to fire

SOLUKHUMBU: MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021 – A fire has broken out at the house of Ganga Bahadur Dahal of Phaphlu Golai in Baiteshwor Rural Municipality-4. The fire that broke out at around 11:30 this morning has reduced the entire house to ashes.

According to locals, Area Police Office, Jiri and Mainapokhari and Lama Construction’s water tanks, the fire was brought under control but no materials could be recovered from the house.

The house was built after the earthquake damaged the Dahal family’s residence. The fire has destroyed food, utensils, clothes, jewelery and money inside the house. The fire was initially believed to have been caused by an electrical circuit, police said.

Even if there is no human casualty, the local government and allied organizations have been requested to make arrangements for immediate resettlement in case of homelessness. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. Police are preparing a preliminary statement at the spot. -RSS