Major fire engulfs commercial building in Thoothukudi
A major fire destroyed a three-storey commercial building in Thoothukudi, housing a motorcycle showroom and a finance company. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after several hours, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks of fire hazards in commercial zones and the economic impact of property destruction on local businesses.
A major fire broke out in a three-storey commercial building near the Collectorate here on Sunday.
The building houses a two-wheeler service centre, a motorcycle showroom and the finance company of a private sector bank.
According to police, the fire broke out at the building located on Thoothukudi-Palayamkottai Road around 9:30 a.m. It quickly spread after oil and other inflammable materials kept in the service area caught fire. The flames subsequently spread to the motorcycle showroom and finance company, eventually engulfing the entire building.
The police suspect that fire could have originated in the bushes behind the commercial complex and spread to the building. However, the exact cause of the fire could be ascertained only after investigation, they said.
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