Two houses gutted in Saptari fire

SAPTARI: Property worth around Rs. 500,000 was damaged when fire destroyed two houses in Dedha VDC-6 of Saptari.

The fire that reportedly originated from the cowshed of local Chandreswar Shah spread to engulf his house and the house of his neighbour Bindeswar Shah, police said. All cereals, clothing, utensils and other goods were burnt to ashes.

The fire was put out by the locals.