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VASCO: A flat situated in a residential building at Mundvel, here, was destroyed in a major fire on Thursday. The loss is estimated to be around Rs 15 lakh.
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According to information provided by the Vasco Fire and Emergency Services, the fire broke out in an unoccupied area. Though the cause of fire is not known, it is suspected to be due to short circuit.
The neighbours noticed fire in the flat and immediately informed the Vasco fire brigade, who rushed to the spot and extinguished the blaze.
One of the neighbours Prashanti Shetty told mediapersons that she first heard a loud sound in the flat and when checked from the balcony she saw smoke coming out from the flat and immediately alerted other residents of the building.
Another neighbour Meely Jorge said that she heard people shouting for help and she soon informed the Vasco fire brigade, who rushed to the site and put out the blaze.
Vasco Station Fire Officer said that they received a call at 11.48 am and they immediately rushed to the spot and douse the fire.
