Former Vice-chairman of Linkhim VDC Dinesh Adhikari said, “The fire broke out from Tek Bahadur Sembu´s house. [break]
Houses belonging to Suk Bahadur Kambang, Hem Kumar Limbu, Anuj Kambang, Purna Kambang, Ikloke Limbu, Man Bahadur Limbu, Santosh Khawash, Antare Thapa, Bal Bahadur Limbu, Sabitra Limbu, Man Bir Tamang and Bal Bahadur Ijam have been completely damaged.”
Indra Limbu, a local, said they could not bring the fire under control until the houses were completely damaged.
Deputy President of the Nepal Red Cross Society, Linkhim said property worth around Rs 15 million was damaged in the fire. He, however, said the loss could be higher as expensive crops like cardamom and chiraito were also burnt in the fire.
Some locals claimed the fire broke out due to short circuit, while others said children might have started it while playing. Over 41 houses in the district were damaged in fire last year.
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