Loss of property worth millions
Rautahat, November 24
A huge fire suddenly erupted in district headquarters Gaur late on Wednesday night, killing three, as the fire that started at a store in Maisthan chowk, went out of control.
The deceased three, children of Islam Miyan were aged 9, 7 and 5, according to the District Police Office.
Likewise, Miyan's relatives, Mohammad Israil Mansoori (26) , Mohammad Imran (8) and Naseema Khatun (24) were severely injured in the fire, as they struggled to get out of the burning house. They are currently being treated at the Provincial Hospital, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sunil Malla said.
Personnel from Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepali Army, Fire Department and locals had worked together to take the fire under control for hours.
Property worth millions were damaged in the incident.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and investigation is underway to ascertain the same.
