Team Goemkarponn
BAINA: A massive jungle tree came crashing down on residential houses behind Busy Bee School at Desterro in the early hours of Tuesday, damaging several structures and leaving residents shaken. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.
The incident occurred around 4.30 am when the huge tree suddenly collapsed onto the houses in the area. The impact caused significant damage to the affected properties, with residents estimating their losses at several lakhs of rupees.
A senior citizen living in one of the affected houses was evacuated from the premises as a precautionary measure.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel reached the site after being alerted and launched a clearance operation. Fire Officer Dilip Bicholkar said the department had sought the assistance of a crane from Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) to remove the massive tree, with the operation continuing.
Bicholkar said the concerned Mamlatdar and Talathi had also been informed about the incident and the damage reported to the properties.
One of the residents, Abid, said his family had suffered substantial losses after the tree crashed onto their house. He estimated the damage at around ₹10 lakh.
Residents said the incident could have resulted in a serious tragedy had the tree fallen during the daytime, when more people would likely have been present around the affected structures.
Authorities are continuing the debris-clearance operation and assessing the overall extent of damage caused by the tree collapse.
