Team Goemkarponn
VERNA: A fire broke out at the warehouse of Dulex Paint Company at Parmal Logistics in the Verna Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) area on Monday at around 11.43 am, prompting a major firefighting response.
According to preliminary information, the fire reportedly started after sparks from welding work ignited wooden and plastic materials at the under-construction facility. Suspected safety lapses are also being raised in connection with the incident.
The Verna Fire Station was the first to respond to the emergency, while reinforcements were called from Vasco, Ponda and Margao to assist in controlling the blaze.
Station Fire Officer Dilesh Gaonkar, In-Charge of the Verna Fire Station, was present at the spot to oversee the firefighting operation.
Firefighters acted swiftly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further within the premises.
