Major fire at oil godown in Manali
A significant fire erupted at an oil godown in Manali, Chennai on May 25, 2026. Fire and Rescue Services have been working to extinguish the flames since around 11:30 a.m., facing challenges due to the fire's intensity. One woman has reportedly sustained burn injuries as the fire spread to nearby premises.
- ▪The fire broke out at a private oil godown in Lakshmi Nagar, Vichoor.
- ▪Firefighters have been on the scene since 11:30 a.m. trying to control the blaze.
- ▪The flames caused oil barrels to explode, complicating firefighting efforts.
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A major fire broke out at Manali in Chennai on Monday (May 25, 2026). Personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services have been battling to put out the blaze since 11.30 a.m.Around 11.30 a.m., thick smoke was seen billowing from a private oil godown in Lakshmi Nagar, Vichoor. On receiving information, Fire and Rescue Services personnel rushed to the spot with water tankers to douse the flames.Sources said firefighters were unable to approach the spot immediately due to the intensity of the fire. The flames spread to a nearby premises. Oil barrels blasted one after another. One woman sustained burn injuries in the incident.Fire and Rescue Services personnel continue efforts to bring the blaze under control.
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