A house gutted in Lhuentse

May 31, 2012

(Brief) A two-storied traditional house was completely gutted by a fire last night in Lhuentse.  The house is located below the Autsho Middle secondary school. There were no casualties.

The four families living in the house lost all their belongings. According to the house owner, the fire started from the attic, which was used as an altar. However, it is yet to be established.

This is the second fire incident in Lhuentse. The last one was in 2010.