Goods worth lakhs of rupees damaged in fire at coconut fibre mill
A major fire destroyed significant quantities of coconut fiber and husks at a private mill near Singampunari on Tuesday night. Fire services successfully contained the blaze, and police are investigating a potential electrical short circuit as the cause.
Why it matters
Industrial fires cause substantial economic loss to local businesses and highlight the need for improved fire safety standards in rural manufacturing units.
In a major fire that broke out at a private coconut fiber mill near Singampunari, the produce stored went up in flames.
The private coconut fiber mill situated along Nattarmangalam Road in Singampunari, witnessed a sudden fire on Tuesday night. Upon noticing the flames, workers promptly alerted the fire and rescue service.
Fire tenders from Singampunari and Kottampatti in Madurai district rushed to the spot and battled for hours to bring the blaze under control. Quantities of stored coconut fiber and husks were reduced to ashes in the fire.
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