A fire erupted at an electronic components manufacturing unit in the Vallam SIPCOT industrial estate near Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district on Saturday, causing damage to goods stored in a warehouse. All 300 workers who were on duty at the time were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.
Incident Details
The fire took place at Venus System Energy, a company that manufactures spare parts for electronic products, including televisions. According to officials, the blaze originated in the company’s storage warehouse.
Workers noticed the fire and promptly alerted the management. As a precautionary measure, all employees inside the facility were evacuated. The flames spread rapidly through the warehouse, damaging finished products and other materials stored on the premises.
Response and Aftermath
Fire and Rescue Services personnel from Sriperumbudur, Padappai, and Oragadam rushed to the factory to extinguish the fire. The quick response helped prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of the facility. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
This incident highlights the importance of fire safety measures in industrial areas. The SIPCOT industrial estate houses numerous manufacturing units, and such events underscore the need for robust emergency protocols.
