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Fire Destroys Two Tonnes of Oil at Sivakasi Shop
A fire started early Monday at an oil shop in Thiruthangal, near Sivakasi.
The shop had been closed for the night.
Firefighters came and worked for a long time to put out the flames.
The fire destroyed about two tonnes of oil and badly damaged the shop.
Firefighters also stopped the flames from reaching nearby businesses.
Nobody was reported hurt.
Police think an electrical short circuit may have started the fire, but they are still investigating.
A fire broke out early Monday at an oil shop in Thiruthangal near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu.
The shop, owned by Navamani, had been closed the previous night.
About two tonnes of oil were destroyed, and the shop suffered extensive damage.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control and stopped it from spreading to nearby businesses.
No casualties were reported; police suspect an electrical short circuit and are investigating.
- Who
- The oil shop was owned by Navamani; Sivakasi Fire and Rescue Services personnel responded.
- What
- A fire destroyed about two tonnes of oil and extensively damaged the shop.
- Where
- An oil shop in Thiruthangal, near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu.
- When
- Early Monday morning.
- Why
- Police suspect an electrical short circuit may have caused the fire; the cause remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Location
- Thiruthangal near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
- Incident
- Fire at an oil shop
- Time
- Early Monday
- Oil destroyed
- Approximately two tonnes
- Owner
- Navamani
- Casualties
- None reported
- Suspected cause
- Possible electrical short circuit; investigation underway
Sources
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