Panaji: A fire in a dry grass field in Taleigao, suspected to have been lit on purpose, was extinguished by the directorate of fire and emergency services. The fire sent smoke into nearby homes ...

That whole situation has many people on alert, since you're seeing bone dry grass throughout the region ... Open areas, like corn fields and industrial parks, are among the places where flames ...

She said field fires can start small and be pretty unassuming, but before long... “It can spread pretty quickly,” Humston said. Within 30 seconds, the dry grass around the fire catches.