KATHMANDU: Property worth around Rs 600,000 was gutted in a fire that broke out in a metal-roofed brick house in Lazimpat, KMC-2 recently. The shelter with only a single room, belonging to Rina Thapa (52), suddenly caught fire, said police. Police are yet to establish causes of the blaze. The fire was contained with the help of a fire brigade and locals, said police.