Leather godown gutted near Ambur
The police said that an electrical short circuit could have been the reason for the accident
A fire engulfed a private leather godown located in Kambikollai village near Ambur on Friday, resulting in damage to goods valued at approximately ₹10 lakh. The incident occurred around 4 a.m., when residents observed dense smoke emanating from the godown, which was owned by Mohammed Wasiullah, a 54-year-old resident of Ambur. Despite attempts to extinguish the flames, the fire quickly spread to consume the entire structure.
Upon being alerted, firefighters arrived at the scene and managed to control the blaze. Following the incident, a case was lodged by the Ambur Town police. The police have suggested that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the disaster. An investigation is currently underway to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.
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