The fire gutted two houses including some gas cylinders, a laptop and other valuable goods. [break]
Total loss incurred by the fire is estimated to be around one million rupees, said DSP Kushal Purus Dhakal.
According to a victim, the fire broke out due to short circuit at a time when the shops were closed.
Locals and Nepal Police took the fire under control.
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