Bajura: At least 32 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bamkabazaar in Budhiganga Municipality-6 in Bajura district on Friday afternoon. The incident has caused significant damage to the local community.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the fire started due to a leakage in a gas cylinder from a tea shop located in Bamkabazaar. Police Inspector Dev Chaudhary confirmed that the fire resulted in the destruction of property worth millions as almost all shops in the area were reduced to ashes.
The fire also caused disruptions in fibre internet services and power supply to the area. Efforts to douse the flames were carried out by local residents and security forces, who worked together to bring the situation under control.