At least 18 houses were destroyed in a fire at Kimri village of Mugam Karmarong Rural Municipality-4, Mugu, on Thursday.

The fire had started from the house of one Tshering Tashi Lama at around 10 am before spreading into other houses.

Locals said they were unable to control the fire in time due to lack of water shortage in the village.

The fire was eventually put out by security personnel and the villagers at 3pm.

Chief District Officer Umakant Adhikari said the fire displaced 111 people.

Kimri is two days walk from Gamgadhi, the district headquarters.

The authority is yet to ascertain the damage caused by the fire.

An all-party meeting held at the District Administration Office decided to provide emergency relief to the fire-affected families.

Lawmaker Gopal Bahadur Bam said he would request the government to provide relief and compensation to the victims.