Minor fire mishap at LIC building

By Our Staff Reporter

CHENNAI, APRIL 23. There was a flutter at the LIC building on Anna Salai following a minor fire accident on the ninth floor today. Fire service tenders rushed to the spot, however the staff managed to douse the flames using extinguishers.

The Director of Fire Service, Mr. S. Ramani, who visited the spot, said the fire was noticed in the afternoon and the presence of mind of the staff had prevented it from spreading.

Preliminary investigation revealed that it was caused by a short circuit and a junction box was damaged, he said. However, the incident had led to panic for sometime in the multi-storeyed complex and most of the staff had rushed to safety.

Mr. Ramani also inspected the fire exit and suggested some modifications to the existing system.

A fire engine waits outside LIC Building on Monday as a precautionary measure.

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