KATHMANDU: A fire broke out at the furnace oil tank of Ambe Steel, located in Baksapur of Janaki Rural Municipality-5, Banke, causing damages worth Rs 15.6 million.
The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 1:30 p.m. due to a short circuit.
The affected tank, which is used to store furnace oil for steel production, has a total capacity of 200,000 litres.
Following the incident, a police team from the Area Police Office, Khajura Khurd, was deployed to the site.
The fire was brought under full control by 2:30 p.m. with the assistance of local residents and fire engines. According to preliminary reports, the fire resulted in an estimated loss of Rs 15.6 million.
