92 houses gutted in fire in Matihani

More than 92 houses have been gutted in a fire that took place in Jarlahawahatta of Matihani municipality. The fire started this afternoon and efforts are being made to put out the fire that broke out this afternoon, District Police Office spokesman and Deputy Superintendent of Police Santulal Prasad Jaiswar said. Six fire engines from Mahottari, three from Dhanusha and one from neighbouring India have been used to extinguish the fire. A large number of Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepali Army and local residents have been deployed to put out the fire. More than 150 houses have suffered damage in the fire. Source: National News Agency RSS