A private metal scrap godown in Perumalpettai, near Vaniyambadi town in Tirupattur, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when residents noticed thick smoke emanating from the facility owned by K. Padmanaban, 49. Attempts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful as the flames quickly spread. Firefighters arrived later but found the fire had already consumed the entire structure. Authorities have registered a case and are investigating the cause, suspecting an electrical short circuit.
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