PERNEM: The hilly region at Naikwada in Mandrem panchayat area which is a cashew orchard caught fire on Sunday damaging more than 150 cashew trees.
Pernem fire tender rushed to the site upon being informed while locals led by panch Prashant Naik had rushed to extend a helping hand to bring the situation under control.
“A big number of trees fell prey to the fire; however due to the efforts of locals and Pernem fire services we were able to safeguard more than three hundred cashew trees,” said panch Prashant Naik.
