Six houses have been destroyed by fire in Kapilvastu today. According to the Ward Police Office, Chandrauta, the fire in Bhadokhar of Shivaraj Municipality-11 has caused a loss of around Rs 3 million.
The fire started from the house of local Motiram Ahir and destroyed the houses of Sitaram Yadav, Ram Chandra Yadav, Adhare Yadav and Bhikki Yadav, said Ward Chairman Rameshwor Verma.
The fire has completely burnt food, clothes and other household items. The fire started at 3 pm and was extinguished with the help of local police and fire brigade. Houses with thatched roofs are at high risk in the Terai district due to strong winds in summer season.
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