A raging fire destroyed eight houses in Gamgadhi, the district headquarters of Mugu, on Friday night.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Thapa, the fire destroyed eight houses near Kalika Malika Temple.

The security personnel of Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and the locals contained the inferno after three hours.

As many as 21 houses were destroyed by fire at Tallo Bazaar of Gamgadhi a year ago.