Family Escapes Unhurt in Fire Incident at Orda, Candolim Firefighters Battle Blaze for Hours

Family Escapes Unhurt in Fire Incident at Orda, Candolim Firefighters Battle Blaze for Hours
Calangute: A devastating fire broke out at a residential house in Orda, Candolim, in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving the family shaken but unharmed.
The fire, believed to have started around 9:15 am, quickly spread throughout the house, gutting the entire structure. Firefighters from the nearby fire station rushed to the scene and battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control.
The family escaped the inferno with the help of neighbors, who alerted them to the fire. “We managed to get out just in time, but when we saw the blaze, our house was completely destroyed,” said a family member.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but officials suspect an electrical short-circuit may have sparked the blaze. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.
The family has been provided temporary shelter by local authorities, and efforts are being made to provide them with financial assistance to rebuild their home.
The incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of fire safety and the need for regular checks on electrical appliances and wiring.