40 houses destroyed in fire in Balkhu

<p><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">A massive fire that broke out last night in front of the Fruits Market at Balkhu in Kathmandu destroyed at least 40 houses.&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><br></p><p>The fire was sparked by a traditional oil-fed lamp at the house of Man Bahadur BK quickly spread onto nearby houses.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>As many as 15 LPG gas cylinders blew up, razing down food items, clothes, furniture and all other belongings in all 40 houses, according to a local, Shyam Das Pandey. Similarly, three people were reported hurt in the blaze.&nbsp;</p>