Ghorahi (Dang), March 24
A massive fire at the Shangrila Plywood Industry in Khaira, Ghorahi Sub-metropolis-9, has destroyed property worth millions of rupees. The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Chakra Bahadur Shah of the District Police Office, Dang, more than 30 houses near the industry are at risk. The plywood industry spans an area of eight bighas. Efforts are underway to evacuate residents and remove belongings from the affected houses.
The fire has gutted wood, raw materials, ply-making machines, and other equipment. The blaze, which started at around 2 a.m. today, is yet to be fully contained.
Firefighting efforts continue with the assistance of fire engines from Ghorahi, Tulsipur, Lamahi, Gadhwa, and Kapilvastu. A large team comprising personnel from Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force, the Nepal Army, and local residents is working to extinguish the fire.
