Khaira: The fire that broke out at the Shangrila Plywood Industry in Khaira of Ghorahi Sub-metropolis-9, has destroyed property worth millions of rupees. The fire is reported to have been originated following an electrical short circuit.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Deputy Superintendent of Police Chakra Bahadur Shah of the District Police Office, Dang, stated that more than 30 houses near the industry are at risk due to the fire. The plywood industry is huge, spreading over an area of eight bigaha. The work of removing the belongings inside those houses is underway while their occupants have been taken to safer locations.
The fire has gutted wood, raw materials, ply-making machines, and other materials used to make ply. The fire that broke out in the industry since 2 am this morning is yet to be put out.
Firefighting efforts are underway with the help of fire engines from Ghorahi, Tulsipur, Lamahi, Gadhwa, and Kapilvastu. A large number of Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army personnel, and locals are working together to douse the fire.