A fire that buried several buildings in Halesi Bazaar on Sunday evening caused losses amounting to more than Rs 75 million. A three-story house with a hardware store and office belonging to Padam Sher Rai sustained Rs 40 million in damages, among others. The New Kalyan Hotel of Airakh Rai sustained damages worth Rs 25 million, while the Halesi Darshan Hotel of Prakash Chandra Giri sustained partial damages worth Rs 3 million. Paruhang Hotel of Bharansher Rai incurred a Rs 5 million loss due to damages to the upper floors.
The fire that broke out at 7 pm at a gas shop was brought under control in three and a half hours, with nearly 500 people partaking in the firefighting efforts.