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Pegatron temporarily halts production of iPhone in Chennai

Apple supplier Pegatron has temporarily stopped iPhone production at its facility in Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu, near Chennai, after a fire incident on Sunday.

There was no production on Monday. Employees have been told not to leave for their home town. It is not clear when they will resume production, a source told The Hindu.

At the company’s factory in Chennai, on Sunday evening, there was a spark incident. It is currently under control. There are no injuries, no casualties, nor damage to other assets, Taiwanese firm Pegatron said in a statement shared with The Hindu.

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