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Fire engulfs Vasco market in Goa, 145 shops damaged; owners to be relocated
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:46 AM
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A fire broke out at the Vasco market in Goa, damaging 145 shops. Authorities have announced that the affected shop owners will be shifted to new premises.
A blaze erupted in the Vasco market of Goa on Tuesday, scorching a total of 145 retail units. Firefighters arrived within minutes and managed to contain the flames after several hours, but the damage to shop fittings and inventory was extensive.
Local officials confirmed that the market will undergo a thorough safety audit before reopening. In the meantime, the municipal corporation has approved a relocation scheme, offering temporary stalls in nearby commercial zones to the displaced traders.
The move aims to minimise loss of livelihood for the shop owners while reconstruction work proceeds. The authorities have urged affected merchants to register with the relief cell to receive assistance and a schedule for the new premises.
No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire department.
Local officials confirmed that the market will undergo a thorough safety audit before reopening. In the meantime, the municipal corporation has approved a relocation scheme, offering temporary stalls in nearby commercial zones to the displaced traders.
The move aims to minimise loss of livelihood for the shop owners while reconstruction work proceeds. The authorities have urged affected merchants to register with the relief cell to receive assistance and a schedule for the new premises.
No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire department.