Metal scrap godown gutted in Vellore (opens original article in a new tab)

A metal scrap godown in Vellore was gutted by fire, destroying goods worth ₹4 lakh. The fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, and a case has been registered.

• Fire broke out at a metal scrap godown in Vellore on Saturday
• Goods worth ₹4 lakh were destroyed in the fire
• An electrical short circuit is suspected as the cause of the fire
• A case has been registered and a probe is underway