Dynamite News Nepal: Massive fire destroys 40 houses in Kathmandu
At least 40 houses were destroyed in a massive fire that broke out at the squatter area in front of a fruit market in Kathmandu's Balkhu on Saturday night.
Kathmandu: At least 40 houses were destroyed in a massive fire that broke out at the squatter area in front of a fruit market in Kathmandu's Balkhu on Saturday night.
The Kathmandu Post quoted the police as saying that the fire started from an oil lamp and spread to other houses.
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Three people were also reported injured in the incident and the belongings of 40 houses were also completely reduced to ashes due to the fire.
A church in the area also suffered damages in the fire.
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According to the report, the Nepal Army's five fire brigades were mobilized to bring the fire under control. (ANI)