KATHMANDU: Property worth Rs 2.17 million was destroyed as a garment industry caught fire in Mhepi of Kathmandu on Thursday night. Police said an electronic short circuit sparked fire in the Ganapati Garment in Mhepi, KMC-16. Three sewing machines and two overlock machines among others were destroyed, police said. A fire brigage assisted by police and locals doused the fire. Local police are looking into the case.