Thimi house catches fire

KATHMANDU: Property worth Rs 100,000 was gutted in a fire in Dhunchepakha of Madhyapur Thimi-5 in Bhaktapur district on Saturday.

According to police, the house belonging to Ram Babu Karki had caught fire after a gas heater had leaked.

The fire was contained with the help of locals and police.

Meanwhile, police are looking into the case.