Headline: Chennai News: Fire Breaks Out in Koyambedu Market, No Casualties Reported
Subheadline: Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Blaze, Cause Under Investigation
A fire broke out in the Koyambedu wholesale market in Chennai in the early hours of Tuesday, causing extensive damage to shops and goods.
The fire started at around 3 am in one of the shops selling vegetables, and quickly spread to the adjacent shops. Firefighters rushed to the scene and brought the blaze under control within a few hours.
No casualties were reported in the incident, but several shops were gutted and goods worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed.
Cause of Fire Under Investigation
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest that it may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
The Koyambedu market is one of the largest wholesale markets in South India, and the fire has caused significant disruption to trade.
Traders Demand Compensation
Traders who have lost their shops and goods in the fire are demanding compensation from the government.
They say that they have suffered huge losses and are unable to resume their business without assistance.
Government Assures Support
The government has assured the traders that it will provide all possible assistance, including financial compensation.
A team of officials is currently assessing the damage and will submit a report to the government soon.
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