Goa fire damages shops at Vasco Sunday Market, CM assures support

A massive fire gutted several shops at Vasco Sunday Market in late Wednesday night. The Goa government promised support as officials worked to control the situation.Massive fire at Vasco Sunday Market damages shops in Goa.A massive fire broke out at a car accessories shop near Tilak Maidan in Vasco city of Goa late Wednesday night, gutting several shops in the area. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured all possible government support to those affected by the incident.Sawant visited the fire-hit site at Vasco Sunday Market along with MLAs Daji Salkar and Sankalp Amonkar to assess the situation. Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister said the entire administrative machinery was working to bring the situation under control and ensure assistance for those who suffered losses.“I learned about it at 11 o'clock and came here myself... the entire administrative staff is working to bring the fire under control. It has caused significant damage,” Sawant said.He added that more than 150 vendors used to set up their stalls at the Sunday market, which also has several shops. The government would ensure that those affected received as much support as possible, he said. Further details about the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are awaited.- Ends