Damage worth Rs. 5 million due to fire in the warehouse of the soap factory

Kathmandu : A fire has broken out in the cartoon warehouse of Mahashakti Soap Factory at Hetauda Sub-metropolis-8 of Makwanpur.

The fire broke out on Monday morning due to an electrical short, causing damage worth around Rs 5 million, including cartoons, wrappers and chemicals, according to police.

The fire was brought under control with the help of the fire brigade and locals and necessary investigation is underway, police said.