Fire breaks out at metal scrap godown
A fire caused by a suspected electrical short circuit destroyed a metal scrap godown in Ambur town, resulting in property damage worth ₹7 lakh. Local firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze, and police have initiated an investigation.
Why it matters
Reports on a local safety incident and the economic impact on a small business owner.
A private metal scrap godown near Government Taluk Hospital in Ambur town was gutted on Sunday, after fire broke out in the facility and destroyed goods worth ₹7 lakh.
The police said that it was around noon when residents noticed thick smoke coming from the godown, which was run by Mohammed Abbas, 58, a resident of Ambur town. They tried to douse the fire, but it had spread to the entire godown.
On being informed, firefighters from Ambur town reached the spot and doused the fire.
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