Garment Factory Fire in Tokha Causes Estimated 8 Crore Loss

Kathmandu. A fierce fire has broken out in a garment industry located in Basundhara, Tokha Municipality-5, Kathmandu. It is estimated that property worth approximately 8 crore rupees has been burnt and destroyed due to a fire that suddenly erupted due to an electric short circuit at Siddhababa Uniform Enterprises in Basundhara.

The fire suddenly erupted in the industry at around 2:52 AM on Wednesday. As the fire that started at midnight took a fierce form in no time, a large number of security personnel and fire engines were mobilized to control it.

As soon as the news of the fire was received, Nepal Police, municipal police, local residents, and other concerned bodies were engaged in extinguishing the fire. With the help of 11 fire engines and one water tanker from Kathmandu and surrounding areas, the fire was completely brought under control only at around 5:45 AM after relentless efforts.

Siddhababa Uniform Garment has been completely burnt down due to the fire. Police said that further damage occurred when the fire spread to neighboring shops and houses. The fire has caused great damage to Annapurna Kirana Store and Pratikshya Electronics, which are adjacent to the industry.

In addition, local Lumbini Khaja Ghar, Capital International Manpower, and two other houses in the vicinity have also suffered partial damage. However, there was no human casualty in this incident. Police are conducting further detailed investigation into the incident.