On December 20, 2024, a taxi caught fire near Karmali railway station in Goa. The incident occurred around 2:53 PM when the vehicle was parked near the station. Fire personnel from the Old Goa police station responded promptly, extinguishing the flames by 3:30 PM. The fire caused significant damage, destroying the engine bay and the interior of the car. The owner, Shiva Bhomkar, had parked the vehicle and entered the station to seek passengers. While inside, the car caught fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.