Fire destroys property worth Rs 2 lakh

ILAM, Feb12 – Property worth Rs 200,000 was gutted when a fire broke out at a thatch-roof house owned by Rajesh Shrestha of Sakfara-5 of southern Ilam on Wednesday morning.

 

Cereals, utensils and clothes were destroyed in the fire. The reason behind the origin of the fire is yet to be known as no member of the family was present when the fire broke out.

 

However, Rajesh´s spouse Pramila sustained burn injuries to her hands and legs while trying to put out the fire. She is undergoing treatment at the Damak-based Lifeline Hospital in Jhapa, police said.

 

 

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