- January 11, 2023
- Posted by: Planet Goa Team
- Category: Talk of the Town - Get The Latest Updates In Goa
No Comments
A massive fire broke out on Tuesday, 10th January, at Berger Becker Coatings Pvt. Ltd factory in the Pilerne Industrial Estate around 2:40pm. Around ten fire engines pressed into service to battle the blaze. The authorities have yet to ascertain the source of the fire.
Goa’s fire department called fire engines and fire fighters from Kundaim, Curchorem, Mapusa, Porvorim to join the firefighting effort. Due to the thick smoke engulfing the Pilerne Industrial Estate the district administration subsequently issued an advisory, asking people living within two kilometers radius of the factory to shift elsewhere as the smoke could cause health issues. Nearly 200 people were moved to safety.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant along with senior officials visited the factory site on Tuesday night. “The fire was brought under control in the wee hours of Wednesday,” a senior district administration official said.
You Might Also Be Interested In
Yoga becomes the talk of town amongst foreigners at Arambol beach
IHCL, Goa Heralds The Holiday Season With A Greater Purpose
Top 5 hotels in Goa
Goa may get rain for the next 4 days!
'Goa is Reading' - an initiative launched by Directorate of Education, in partnership with Pratham B...
You may have never seen a race like this in Goa before!
The Atal Setu bridge of Goa may remain closed till April 4
11th edition of the Goa Arts and Literature Festival comes to a close.
Airbnb signs an MoU with Goa's Department of Tourism
The Heritage monument - Corjuem Fort - will be getting a cool new feature!
Goa's Heritage drink, Feni, may soon be in Japan!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds Goa State Govt for Purple Fest 2023
Miramar and Keri among two beaches newly notified for watersports
Dense fog engulfs Goa - Expect low visibility for the next few days
What made me settle in Goa - Shweta Mukherjee (Mili)
Tour Goa in a helicopter!
International Environment and Sustainability Summit 2023 in Goa on Feb 4th
Goa experiences the chills on Sunday night
Goa is all set for VIVA Carnaval 2023
Vagator makes room for a stunning beachside restaurant
Few Goa beaches to be made accessible for specially-abled travelers
Goa DGP Jaspal Singh, and SP Vishram Borkar to recieve President's medal.
Helicopter floats to appear for the first time at the Goa Carnival 2023
BLADE India commences services from Goa’s new international airport - MoPA
'Floored by Art' carpet expo @ Aguada Jail
Ring in 2023 with IHCL Goa
IHCL, GOA SHOWCASES ‘INFINITE LIGHT’ BY PARESH MAITY
Former Supermodel Tinu Verghis to Emphasise on a Holistic Approach to food at the Serendipity Arts ...
Akasa Air commences operations from Goa, marking the 12th destination on its fast-growing network
Smart City works of Goa to be halted
‘Hack-A-Cashew’ Hackathon
Locals in Benaulim bump into the UK’s First Lady
A 9-step plan has been created to reduce accidents in Goa
Conservation steps suggested by Birders to protect Birds of Goa
Vasco’s Maimollem Lake to be transformed into tourist attraction
The iconic Dona Paula jetty of Goa has been reopened!
Grand Hyatt Goa rings in the festivities with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Golden Globes gives hope for Konkani cinema amidst its struggles
Ideas for building a Home in Goa
Goan Chef wins two awards at Food Connoisseurs India Convention!
"India, mon amour" - The Eye-catching photo exhibition at Anjuna
Vande Bharat trains via Goa may come soon!
100 Electric Vehicle charging stations will be set up in Goa!
National 'Save The Wetlands’ campaign to be launched from Goa - Nanda Lake to take centerstage
Trains on the Kokan railway route will be temporarily cancelled
American Green Iguana's surprising appearance in Goa's Chapora
Serendipity Arts Festival to bring an Immersive Experience to Goa
A facelift for Bondla Zoological Park approved
India's first passenger drone by Indian Navy will be seen on Republic Day
Akhil Gomatakiya Daivadnya Brahmin youth association (AGDBYA) celebrated Children’s day in Rural Goa
Trending On Planet Goa
Planet Goa Team
For us at Planet-Goa, our team is driven by that feeling of exhilaration that one gets when discovering that something ‘unique’ and ‘new’ about Goa for our ever-so-discerning readers.
