Fire destroys 13 houses in Saptari, leaving nine families homeless
Summary
A fire destroyed 13 houses in Paswan Tole of Kanchanrup Municipality in Saptari, leaving nine families homeless and wiping out cash, food stocks and household belongings. Fire engines from several municipalities helped bring the blaze under control, while authorities are still assessing the damage.
Key Points
- A fire destroyed 13 houses in Paswan Tole, Ward 10 of Kanchanrup Municipality in Saptari, leaving nine families homeless.
- Cash, food stocks, clothing and household items were burned, including Rs40,000 borrowed by Raj Kumar Paswan and Rs25,000 kept by Gajendra Paswan.
- Local residents, security personnel and fire engines from nearby municipalities helped bring the blaze under control.
- Police said the full extent of the losses is still being assessed.
