Residential house gutted at Varca MARGAO (HR): A residential thatched house was literally reduced to ashes at Fatrade-Varca late last night in a major fire, destroying property worth around Rs 8-9 lakh.
The incident is believed to have occurred around midnight due to a suspected short circuit when the inmates were inside the thatched hut.
Even as the inmates tried to save the belongings, the fire soon spread to the entire hut, completely gutting the premises.
The owner of the house informed that fire destroyed gold ornaments, cash of Rs 70,000, and household items, including TV, refrigerator, DVD, computer, cupboards, clothes. Paddy stacked inside the house was also destroyed in the fire.
Navelim MLA and PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao visited the spot later in the day and personally saw for himself the total destruction caused to the house.
When contacted, Fire brigade said they received a call at around 12.05 am and the when they reached the place, fire had engulfed the entire premises. Two water tanks was used in the fire fighting operations.
Fire services said that the estimate of the total loss of property is being ascertained. Further investigations are on.
