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Vasco Fire Committee Receives 149 Claims From Traders
A fire late Wednesday night gutted more than 100 shops at Vasco’s Sunday Market in Goa; its cause has not been determined, and no casualties were reported.
By Friday, a committee had received 149 claims for fire losses, including 133 from hawkers and 16 from shopkeepers.
The committee is checking the applications to assess losses and confirm who is eligible, including whether claimants own or lease the shops.
It will send its findings to the state government, which is expected to release relief funds.
The largest claim received was Rs 65 lakh from a shoe vendor, followed by Rs 50 lakh from a garment vendor.
Separately, the Mormugao Municipal Council has proposed fire insurance for traders in its markets to help them settle claims after future fires or other damage without relying on government aid.
The scrutiny committee assessing losses from the fire at Vasco’s Modern Market Complex received 149 claims from traders.
The claims comprised 133 from hawkers and 16 from shopkeepers.
The committee is checking applications to assess losses and identify eligible beneficiaries.
Its report will be sent to the government, which is to release relief funds.
The Mormugao Municipal Council has also proposed fire insurance for traders in municipal markets.
- Who
- A committee including deputy collector Pratap Gaonkar and Mormugao Municipal Council chief officer Siddhivinayak Naik is scrutinising the claims.
- What
- It received 149 claims from traders affected by the fire.
- When
- Friday, October 30, 2026.
- Where
- The Modern Market Complex in Vasco, Goa.
- Why
- To assess traders’ losses and identify eligible beneficiaries for government relief.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A fire broke out at Vasco Sunday Market near Tilak Maidan.
The chief minister’s office said the fire had been brought under control.
The scrutiny committee received 149 claims from traders.
- Total claims
- 149
- Hawker claims
- 133
- Shopkeeper claims
- 16
- Highest claim
- Rs 65 lakh from a shoe vendor
- Second-highest claim
- Rs 50 lakh from a garment vendor
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We will submit our report to govt and it will release the relief fund
The highest claim received was for Rs 65 lakh from a shoe vendor, followed by a claim of Rs 50 lakh from a garment vendor