Leather godown gutted near Ambur
A private leather godown in Kambikollai village was destroyed by a fire early Friday morning. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, and police suspect an electrical short circuit caused the accident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights industrial safety risks and the economic impact of fire-related property damage on local businesses.
A private leather godown in Kambikollai village was gutted on Friday after fire broke out and destroyed goods worth around ₹10 lakh.
The police said that it was around 4 a.m when a few residents noticed thick smoke coming from the godown, which was run by Mohammed Wasiullah, 54, a resident of Ambur. They tried to douse the fire, but it spread to the entire godown. On being informed, firefighters reached the spot and doused it.
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