Electrical Inferno Engulfs Anjuna-Mapusa Road, Firefighters Douse Flames”

Mapusa, November 7: A sudden inferno erupted on the Anjuna-Mapusa road near the Agnel Institute on Saturday evening, sending shockwaves through the local community. At approximately 18:20 HRS, a fire broke out in electrical cables, casting a fiery glow over the bustling thoroughfare.

Emergency services were quick to respond, with the Mapusa Fire Station dispatching a team to the scene. Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with passersby gathering to watch the fire department in action. “I was driving home from work when I saw the flames. It was intense,” said a witness, who preferred anonymity. “The firefighters were amazing, they had the situation under control in no time.”

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, authorities urged locals to exercise caution in the area. Traffic on the Anjuna-Mapusa road was affected, and motorists were advised to seek alternative routes.

The swift response from the Mapusa Fire Station has been lauded by residents, who credit the team’s professionalism for preventing a potentially disastrous outcome.