More than 200 cars were gutted in a fire that broke out at a parking lot in Chennai’s Porur on Sunday.
The exact reason for the fire and the extent of damage is yet to be ascertained. The fire broke out in the parking lot near Sri Ramachandra Medical College, ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Chennai: Fire breaks out at Porur ground where more than 250 cars were parked. According to fire officials, 214 cars have been gutted in the fire. The incident reportedly took place after dry grass caught fire. Police investigation underway. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/WO5E28UuXu
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2019
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The incident takes place days after over 300 cars were gutted at a parking lot in Bengaluru. The fire broke out at a visitor’s parking lot where Aero India 2019 was being held.
The owners of the cars were mostly inside the venue of the air show when the fire occurred and returned to the parking lot to find their cars charred.