A fire broke out at a hotel on the shore of Rara Lake on Wednesday night, destroying four buildings.

The blaze, which engulfed wooden structures, was brought under control on Thursday morning with the efforts of hotel staff, Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and the Armed Police Force.

A 15-member police team, led by Sub Inspector Deepak KC, was deployed from the district headquarters in Gamgadhi immediately after the incident was reported.

According to the District Police Office, the fire started in the hotel's kitchen and spread to three other buildings after a gas cylinder exploded.

Security personnel swiftly evacuated the hotel guests and relocated them to nearby hotels, an army barracks, and national park offices.

Further details of the incident are awaited. -- RSS