TANAHUN: Property worth around Rs 1.2 million was reduced to ashes when a fire broke out at a cotton factory in Bhimad VDC of Tanahun on Wednesday.

According to the District Police Office, Tanahun, the reason behind the fire that broke out at the cotton factory of Sundar Subedi was electric short circuit.

The blaze was later taken under control with the help of locals and police personnel.