Date:29/03/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/03/29/stories/2006032917580400.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Fire in closed tool manufacturing unit

Staff Reporter

DOUSING THE FLAMES: Fire fighters in operation at a tool making unit near Tiruvanmiyur on Tuesday. — Photo: Shaju John

CHENNAI: A fire broke out on Tuesday in a tool-manufacturing unit near Tiruvanmiyur, which was shut down recently.

Fire and Rescue Services authorities said waste materials had accumulated in the company premises, located near the Taramani - Velacheri Road junction. Suddenly the material caught fire on Tuesday afternoon.

A couple of units from Guindy put out the blaze

However, there was no damage to the property nor was anyone injured, fire services authorities said.