Electrical short circuit sparks fire in Kanchanpur shop, causes Rs 600,000 in damages

Kanchanpur: A fire broke out at a shop in Kanchanpur on Sunday night, causing significant property damage.

The incident occurred at 9:40 pm at Khilung Kalika Marketing Pvt. Ltd., a shop operated by Mahesh Paneru, a resident of Bedkot Municipality-6. The shop, located in Madanchowk, Bhimdatta Municipality-4, caught fire due to an electrical short circuit, according to the District Police Office, Kanchanpur.

The blaze destroyed eggs, counters, and other goods worth an estimated Rs 600,000. The fire was brought under control with the joint efforts of locals, police personnel, and the fire brigade.