Massive Fire Causes Significant Damage in Pyuthan, Nepal

Pyuthan. A massive fire in Chhedaghat, Aairawati Rural Municipality-1, Pyuthan, last night resulted in property damage estimated at approximately 9.35 million rupees. A large number of livestock also perished in the blaze.

According to the District Police Office, Pyuthan, the fire started around 11:45 PM from a thatched shed owned by local resident Laxman Rana. Due to strong winds, the fire quickly spread throughout the settlement.

Upon receiving the report, a team of 30 police personnel led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Narahari Adhikari from the District Police Office, Area Police Office Bijuwar, and Police Post Dadwang reached the scene. The District Police Office, Pyuthan, stated that the fire was fully brought under control only by 7:00 AM on Tuesday after tireless efforts by the police, Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and locals.

According to the preliminary details released by the police, the fire caused damage to the homes, sheds, cash, food grains, and livestock of 13 local residents. 

The fire resulted in the deaths of 5 oxen, 87 goats, one pig, and 4 chickens. Eleven houses and 14 sheds were completely destroyed. Additionally, 200,000 rupees in cash and half a tola of gold belonging to Bhupal Roka, 71,500 rupees in cash belonging to Om Bahadur Reshmi Magar, and 50,000 rupees in cash along with half a tola of gold belonging to Ramesh Gharti were destroyed.

According to the police, Om Bahadur Reshmi Magar suffered the most significant loss, with one house, two sheds, and 33 goats destroyed. Other families severely affected include those of Ishwari Rana, Bhupal Roka, Ghan Bahadur Rana, and Ramesh Gharti. The homes, sheds, and livestock of Dewan Singh Rana, Bikas Rana, Laxman Rana, Guma Rajali, Bal Bahadur Rajali, Jhabindra Rajali, Dev Bahadur Rajali, and Dila Rajali were also damaged.

According to Information Officer and Police Inspector Hari Bhattarai of the District Police Office, the preliminary estimate of the total damage caused by the fire is 9.35 million rupees.