THE GOAN NETWORK
VALPOI
Clothes, valuables and other household items were destroyed in a fire at a house near the primary school at Shingne-Shelpe in Nagargao-Sattari on Wednesday evening.
According to reports, the fire broke out at the residence of Ashwini Suralkar and on noticing a large amount of smoke from the house, locals rushed to the spot and attempted to extinguish the fire.
However, as the flames intensified and the fire spread inside the house, the residents were unable to bring it under control. They then alerted the Valpoi fire station.
A fire brigade led by Satish Naik rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire after about one-and-half hours.
The fire caused extensive damage to clothes, electrical appliances, valuables and other household belongings. According to preliminary estimates, the incident resulted in losses amounting to approximately Rs 5 lakh. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established, and no official information is currently available regarding what triggered the blaze.
The incident has left the Suralkar family facing considerable financial difficulties. Local residents have demanded that the government provide financial assistance to the affected family.
