MARGAO
A raging fire completely destroyed a residential house at Sao Jose de Areal on Monday morning, destroying all the valuables, including cash of Rs 15,000, besides gold ornaments. The fire is also believed to have reduced to ashes the documents, including the school certificates of the children. Margao Fire Officer, Gill D’Souza informed that the fire brigade received a call at around 11.55 am on Monday stating that a house at Areal near Sonu Township is on fire. He said the belongings in the house, owned by Isabella Travasso, including the cupboards and other household items were gutted in the fire. Gill said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
