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.