A fire broke out at a residence in Daag-Ponda on Sunday, causing extensive damage to furniture, cash, and clothing. The blaze is suspected to have been triggered by a sudden power fluctuation.
The incident, which occurred during the day, led to property loss estimated at around ₹3 lakh. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Fire and emergency services rushed to the spot and managed to douse the flames before the blaze could spread to nearby houses. Local residents assisted in the initial response while authorities investigated the likely cause of the fire.
The affected family has urged the electricity department to look into voltage fluctuation issues in the area to prevent such incidents in the future.