House in Baglung catches fire, destroys property worth Rs 1 million

Kathmandu - A thatched house and an animal shelter at Paiyuthanthap of Jaimini municipality-9 in Baglung district were destroyed in a fire on Sunday evening. Property worth approximately Rs 1 million was gutted in the incident, said the police.

A short-circuit is to blame for the blaze. Grains, utensils, cash and ornaments were destroyed in the incident, said Lalita Devi Sarkini, a fire victim.