“Mapusa Firefighters Contain Blaze, But Colvale Family’s ₹17 Lakh Loss Sparks Safety Concerns”
Mapusa: In a heart-wrenching incident, a house in Tarcho Waddo, Colvale, went up in flames, leaving Xavier Fernandes and his family grappling with the aftermath. The suspected short circuit that sparked the blaze destroyed not just property, but also cherished memories and documents.
As the Mapusa Fire and Emergency Services battled the inferno, the Fernandes family watched their life savings turn to ash. “It’s like losing everything in an instant,” a family member said, visibly shaken.
Local leaders, including Colvale Sarpanch Ritesh Halarnkar and MLA Nilkhant Halarnkar, visited the site, promising support and swift action. The incident has raised alarming questions about electrical safety in the area. As the investigation unfolds, the community is coming together to help the Fernandes family rebuild.
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