Goa, May 6 -- A residence in Camurlim was engulfed in flames on Monday due to a short circuit in the kitchen. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, the homeowner expressed distress, claiming a loss of approximately Rs 1 lakh.

Prompt action by the Mapusa fire brigade prevented further devastation. Within minutes, firefighters from the Mapusa Fire Department arrived at the scene and battled the blaze, successfully extinguishing it before it could spread to neighboring properties.

The fire broke out in the early hours of the morning, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. Residents quickly alerted emergency services as flames ravaged the structure. Despite their efforts, the property sustained significant damage, estima...