Bilasi Devio Yadav, 60, of Hakpara-6 was burnt to death in a fire, according to District Police Office, Siraha.
The fire gutted cloths, property, ornaments and 12 huts incurring the loss worth Rs five million, said police.
The fire was taken under control with the joint efforts of Nepal Police, Armed Police and locals.
Meanwhile, in Parbat, the fire that broke out in the forest of famous tourism destination Panchase from Saturday afternoon has not yet come under control.
The forest is located in the meeting point of Parbat, Kaski and Syangja.
The fire that spread in more than 5,000 hectares of land in Panchase forest has destroyed over 200 hectares of forest area, according to locals.
Police have not shown any interest to take the fire under control as the fire spread in the forest is not causing any affect in the settlements.
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