Fire breaks out at mall in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district

People in shops and cinema theatres inside the mall were swiftly evacuated through emergency exits.

Updated on: Dec 24, 2023, 05:47:27 IST

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Fire erupted inside a shopping mall at Tallakulam in Madurai on Saturday night, causing panic among shoppers and visitors. The incident occurred on the fourth floor of the mall, near the food court area. Fire and Rescue Services personnel swiftly responded to an emergency call at the mall, deploying four fire tenders to the scene.

The incident occurred on the fourth floor of the mall, near the food court area. (ANI)

People in shops and cinema theatres inside the mall were swiftly evacuated through emergency exits to ensure their safety. Firefighters utilized a mechanical pump to blow out the smoke.

Further details are awaited.

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