KATHMANDU.

Properties worth Rs 6 million gutted to a fire that broke out at Rodikot in Sarkeghad Rural Municipality-7, Humla. The fire occurred on Wednesday evening completely destroyed six houses and partially damaged nine other houses in Thulogaun area, Chairman of Sarkeghad Rural Municipality-7 Krishna Prasad Jaisi said. The fire was brought under control at 2:30 am today with the help of security personnel and local people. 

Likewise, the District Natural Disaster Rescue Committee has submitted the detail of the losses incurred in the fire to the federal and state governments. Chief District Officer of Humla, Chiranjivi Giri, said that the detail of the losses collected from the field was send to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Likewise, Internal Affairs and Law Minister of Karnali State Government Naresh Bhandari promised immediate relief to the victims adding that they would be provided with foodstuffs for at least three months.