A fire broke out at a paint godown in Ambattur here on Saturday.
The inflammable raw materials and paints stored at the godown, belonging to Shankar of Kolathur, ignited due to a spark from an electrical short circuit. Thick smoke billowed from the building, located in a residential area, and people living nearby were quickly evacuated.
Fire and Rescue Services personnel from fire stations at Ambattur Estate, Thiru. Vi. Ka Nagar and surrounding areas reached the spot.
