Four houses have been gutted by fire in Dhulikhel bazaar on Friday night.

According to reports, fire broke out from the house of former deputy mayor of Dhulikhel municipality Subash Makaju and later spread to nearby houses.

The fire was brought into control with the help of three fire engines sent from Kathmandu, local residents and security forces.

The actual loss incurred in the incident is yet to be calculated, according to reports.