According to police, local residents noticed the smoke around 2am and tried to extinguish the fire, but the blaze quickly spread through the facility. A team of 10 firefighters from Ambur, Pernambut and Vaniyambadi was dispatched, which took nearly three hours to bring under control.
Officials are assessing the value of the leather goods lost in the incident. Residents reported severe eye irritation due to the smoke, particularly among children and the elderly.
A case has been registered by Ambur Taluk Police, who said the cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Investigations are ongoing.
Source: The Hindu
