Panaji, Dec 8 (PTI) An under-construction pandal caught fire at the site of the upcoming Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji due to welding work, but no one was injured in the blaze on Monday evening, officials said.

A senior Goa government spokesman said a portion of the pandal was burnt in the blaze which was controlled immediately jointly by the agency which was putting up the structure and State Fire and Emergency Services personnel.

The fire at Kala Academy, the site of the Serendipity Arts Festival slated to be held from December 12 to 21, erupted at around 4 pm and no casualties were reported, he said.

According to the spokesman, the construction work at the site was put on hold till inspection of the premises was carried The Kala Academy is a prominent cultural centre establishe

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