Team Herald
PONDA: A house in Borim was gutted by a fire on Friday, causing an estimated loss of Rs 10 lakh. Locals are calling on the government to assist the affected family in rebuilding their home.
The fire broke out at around 10 am in the house of Zuvan Minin Vaz, located in Karsange, Borim. At the time of the incident, the family members were at work. Local residents noticed the smoke and flames and immediately alerted the fire station. However, by the time the fire brigade arrived, much of the house’s contents, including clothes, furniture, utensils, and even gold ornaments, had already been destroyed. The roof of the house was also severely damaged.
The fire was brought under control after about an hour and a half of firefighting efforts. Zuvan’s wife, Menino, was visibly distraught as she spoke about the loss. "We’ve lost everything, even our son’s passport," she said, in tears.
Borim Sarpanch Jayesh Naik visited the site and expressed his concern over the devastation. He urged the government to provide immediate assistance to help the family rebuild their home, emphasising that the damage amounted to approximately Rs 10 lakh.