KATHMANDU: Property worth around Rs 300,000 was gutted in a fire at a carpet factory in Dakshindhoka, Gokarneshwor Municipality-7 of Kathmandu district on Tuesday. The Devi Carpet Factory owned by Gopal Basnet had caught fire after a cooking gas leakage, said police. The fire was doused with the collective effort of locals, security personnel and fire engines. Police are investigating into the case.