Fire at shop near Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai destroys plastic goods

In Madurai, a fire destroyed plastic goods in a godown near Meenakshi Amman Temple. Seven fire tenders, led by the District Officer, fought for five hours to control the blaze. Thick smoke from burning plastic hindered entry to the shop. Firemen used tankers to put out the fire, which was brought under control at 1.30 p.m. Vehicular movement was stopped as a precaution, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Fire destroyed plastic goods in a shop located on South Masi Street near Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Monday (July 17, 2023) morning.

At least seven fire tenders, led by the District Officer (Fire and Rescue), Vinod, fought for more than five hours to bring the inferno under control.

According to sources, the fire broke out at the locked shop selling plastic goods at Maravar Chavadi at around 8.30 a.m.

The fire which was first noticed in the ground floor spread to the first floor also.

An official said that with thick and obnoxious smoke being emitted due to burning of plastic, the firemen could not gain entry into the shop.

Corporation officials continued supply of water with several tankers to put out the fire.

The official said that the fire was brought under control at around 1.30 p.m. However, with smoke still coming out, the fire tenders were still working. The flames did not spread to neighbouring buildings, the officer added.