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A large occurrence broke retired astatine an aged integrative warehouse adjacent the Chinnapallapatti country connected the Dindigul-Batlagundu Road.
The constabulary said that the warehouse belonged to a idiosyncratic named Arif. It was utilized for collecting discarded and aged integrative materials, which were aboriginal supplied successful bulk to integrative manufacturing companies.
According to sources, the occurrence broke retired astatine astir 5 a.m. connected Friday (January 23, 2026). As the warehouse stored ample quantities of integrative materials, the occurrence dispersed rapidly passim the premises.
Local residents who noticed the occurrence alerted the Dindigul Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighters rushed to the spot and began operations, but owed to the highly inflammable quality of integrative materials, the flames could not beryllium brought nether power immediately.
Subsequently, further occurrence engines were deployed from the Vedasanthur and Athoor occurrence stations. Firefighting operations continued for much than 4 hours.
In total, 5 occurrence engines from 3 occurrence stations and astir 30 firefighters were progressive successful the operation. After a prolonged effort, the occurrence was yet brought nether control, officials from the Fire and Rescue Services confirmed.
The occurrence caused terrible harm to property. Though the nonstop nonaccomplishment was yet to beryllium ascertained, officials said that a probe would shed much light.
The Dindigul Taluk Police person registered a lawsuit and are conducting an probe to find the origin of the fire.
