Fire on Dashain Tika day guts seven houses in Banke's Kapasi

A fire in Kapasi, Banke on Dashain Tika day completely destroyed seven houses. The blaze broke out while elders were busy applying tika and jamara to family members on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

The fire is reported to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. All seven houses suffered complete damage in the incident.

According to police, no person or animal was harmed in the fire. However, details of any other damage caused along with the houses have not yet been disclosed.

Police have said further investigation into the incident is underway. The full extent of the damage is expected to be known only after the investigation is complete.