Fire destroys two homes in Okhaldhunga, causing over 5.7 million in damages

Okhaldhunga. Two houses belonging to Buddhikumar Acharya in Keureni, Siddicharan Municipality-2, were destroyed by fire, resulting in losses exceeding 5.7 million rupees.According to the District Police Office, the fire broke out this morning due to an electrical short circuit. Both houses were completely gutted, and belongings including clothing, utensils, gold, silver, and 1 million rupees in cash were reduced to ashes. The total damage is estimated at 5,710,750 rupees.The fire was brought under control in about three hours with the assistance of locals and the police. ...