Fire destroys chocolate shops on Batlagundu Road

A occurrence broke retired successful a enactment of shops connected the Batlagundu-Kodaikanal Main Road connected Thursday successful which chocolates, spice goods and electrical spares and among others were destroyed successful the accident. Fire and Rescue work unit said that they received a occurrence telephone and rushed to the spot. There was important hold successful putting retired the occurrence arsenic h2o was inadequate, locals complained and added that h2o had to beryllium arranged done tankers. In the meantime, the occurrence dispersed to galore shops and the goods were gutted. For astir 45 minutes, vehicular question was blocked connected the road. Further probe was on.

Published - December 11, 2025 08:10 p.m. IST