Goa, Aug. 25 -- A major fire broke out at Calangute, causing extensive damage and losses estimated to run into lakhs of rupees. The blaze reportedly gutted two wooden boats, various shack materials, deck beds, chairs, and tables, severely impacting the local tourism infrastructure and business operations. Initial accounts suggest the fire spread rapidly, limiting efforts to salvage property and increasing the financial impact for several shack owners and boat operators in the area.

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