Kathmandu.  12 houses were burnt to ashes in the fierce fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in Pratappur rural municipality-5 Bhairampur of West Nawalparasi.  According to the information given by the Information Officer of the District Police Office, Veer Dutt Pant, it is estimated that there was a loss of Rs 444,480,000, including valuables, food and cash inside the house due to the fire.

After all the houses of the locals were destroyed in the fire, now the victim's family is in trouble. Immediately after the incident, relief and rescue operations have been started. Pratappur Rural Municipality and Nepal Red Cross Society have distributed the relief materials urgently needed by the fire victims.