A massive fire broke out at a freed Kamaiya's settlement in Bipatpur of Kailari Rural Municipality-7, Kailali district on Sunday.
The District Police Office, Kailali said that more than 70 houses were destroyed in the fire.
DSP Bed Prasad Joshi, spokesperson at the District Police Office, Kailali said police personnel deputed from local police post, Bhajan Police Post with the help of locals and fire engines from Ghodaghadi Municipality, Tikapur Municipality and Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City are trying to douse the flame.