A government cottage below Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s office caught fire at around 9:30 am today. The residents were out of the house when the incident happened.
According to a police officer, Ugyen Wangdi, the fire could have been caused by short circuit.
Prompt action by the firefighting team including police and Dessups saved the house from being gutted. The team was able to contain the fire in about 45 minutes.
Only the kitchen has been damaged.