BHOJPUR: Property worth around Rs 4.7 million was gutted in a fire in Khewang VDC-4 of Taplejung district.

According to Police, the fire destroyed Bhim Prasad Dahal's two houses and a grocery store.

The reason behind the flame was electric short-circuit.

The fire was later taken under control with the help of local people and a police team deployed from Khewang, police informed.