Fire destroys Ganapati Oil Mill in Dang

KATHMANDU: Fire has damaged Ganapati Oil Mill located at Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-6 early this morning.

The losses caused by the fire are estimated to be more than Rs 20 million, said police.

However, the exact details of the damage are awaited.

Owner of Ganapati Oil Mill, Himal Basnet, said the fire took place at 2:30 am and he knew about the incident only after around one hour.

The fire was doused with the help of Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, locals, water tanks and fire engine, according to the Area Police Office, Tulsipur.

Reason behind the incident has not been ascertained yet.