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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called him to discuss the devastating fire incident at Arpora in North Goa and assured complete support to the affected families.

The Chief Minister briefed the Prime Minister on the ground situation and the relief measures being undertaken by the state administration.

In a post on X, the Goa CM wrote, "The Prime Minister, @narendramodi ji, spoke to me regarding the tragic fire incident at Arpora, and I apprised him of the current situation on the ground. The Government of Goa is extending all assistance to the affected families, during this difficult time."

Expressing profound grief over the tragedy, CM Sawant described it as a "very painful day" for the state and ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident.

 

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Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep sorrow over the fire mishap in Arpora.

In his post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected."

Eyewitnesses recounted hearing a loud explosion just before the blaze erupted.

 

A local resident told reporters, "When I was heading home, I heard an explosion. Later, we saw ambulances arriving at the spot. When we reached the location, we saw that the incident had already occurred."

A security guard employed at a nearby restaurant said, "We heard a massive explosion. We later learned that the fire broke out after a cylinder blast."

A massive fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular restaurant in Arpora, North Goa, claiming 25 lives. Among the deceased, four have been confirmed as tourists, and 14 were staff members, while the identity of the remaining seven victims is yet to be established. Six people sustained injuries and are currently undergoing treatment. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, police said.

 

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