Archive · 26 May 2025
Goa Fire and Emergency Services Handle Many Calls, Face Rs 32 Lakh Loss
In Goa, the fire and emergency services were very busy for two weeks.
They received a call almost every half hour.
There were many emergencies, like fires in fields and heavy rain causing problems.
The department had to put out fires and help with flooding.
These emergencies cost the state around 32 lakh rupees, but they also saved a lot of property, worth over a crore.
The emergency services worked hard to help everyone, especially when the weather was bad.
Goa's fire and emergency services responded to 638 emergencies in 15 days.
Citizens made an average of one emergency call every 36 minutes.
The department reported a loss of Rs 32 lakh during the 15-day period.
Fires caused Rs 7.5 lakh in damages, while heavy rains led to Rs 20.9 lakh in losses.
Prompt response by the DFES helped salvage assets worth Rs 1.2 crore.
- Who
- Goa's fire and emergency services.
- What
- The fire and emergency services responded to 638 emergencies, including fires and rain-triggered incidents.
- When
- Between May 10 and May 24.
- Where
- Goa.
- Why
- The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services responded to emergencies, including fires and rain-triggered incidents.
- Emergency Calls
- One call every 36 minutes
- Total Emergencies
- 638
- Period
- 15 days
- Losses
- Rs 32 lakh
- Fire Related Incidents Loss
- Rs 7.5 lakh
- Rain-Triggered Emergencies Calls
- 350
- Assets Salvaged
- Rs 1.2 crore