A massive fire broke out at Central Plaza in Itahari on Wednesday.

Businessman Rajesh Shrestha is the owner of the plaza.

Laxmi Sunrise Bank, Baranda Hotel, and dozens of businesses are operating in Central Plaza.

DSP Laxmi Bhandari of the Area Police Office, Itahari said that the fire started from the fourth and fifth floor of the nine-storey building.

Four fire engines from Damak are trying to douse the fire.