Two women charred in fire outbreak die

POKHARA, May 4: Two sisters who sustained burn injuries on Sunday after fire broke out while they were cooking food in a rented room at Srijanahowk, Pokhara, died on Tuesday. The women have been identified as 46-year-old Laxmi Dhungana and 40-year-old Indira Pahari.



The two were receiving treatment since Sunday for severe burn injuries.



The fire broke out following gas leakage while they were cooking food. The fire that destroyed everything inside their room was doused by locals, police and a fire engine.

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