Fire Services Averts Disaster as Prompt Action Contains Hotel Blaze in Calangute
Calangute: A potentially catastrophic fire to an under construction hotel was swiftly brought under control by the Mapusa fire department on Tuesday with no casualties reported. The blaze broke out at a hotel near HDFC Bank in Naikwada, Calangute, in the wee hours of Tuesday but thanks to the quick response of fire services, the situation was contained and the flames were prevented from spreading.
The fire service team responded promptly, deploying a water tanker and a fire engine to the scene. Emergency personnel, equipped with breathing apparatus and firefighting gear, ensured the safe evacuation of the hotel’s residents and prevented the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings. The fire department’s swift action likely prevented a major disaster, with authorities estimating significant damage to the hotel’s infrastructure.
The exact cause of the fire is still unknown, and the department is investigating possibilities such as electrical faults or unattended appliances. The hotel’s residents were safely evacuated, and emergency personnel worked quickly to prevent the flames from spreading. The timely intervention of the fire services averted a potentially tragic outcome, highlighting the importance of fire safety measures and preparedness.
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