MARGAO: Fire broke out at the Hindu Pharmacy, Margao, on Thursday evening, causing heavy damages. The incident took place at around 5 p.m. said sources from the Margao fire station.
According to the information available from the station fire office, smoke started bellowing out from the second floor of the pharmacy. The fire station was immediately informed, and fire tenders were pressed into service.
Sources said that two fire tenders were pressed into service, and soon the firefighters brought the fire under control.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, and the report has been sought from the electricity department. The Margao police also visited the place.