Thoothukudi, March 9 -- A fire broke out on Monday at a private factory located on Ettayapuram Road in Thoothukudi.

It is reported that smoke and flames suddenly began spreading from a section of the factory. Shocked by the incident, the workers present at the site immediately evacuated the premises.

Upon receiving information about the incident, the Thoothukudi Fire and Rescue Services rushed to the spot and are currently engaged in efforts to extinguish the fire. Firefighters are working with fire tenders to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.

As a precautionary measure, a 108 ambulance has also been stationed at the spot and kept on standby.

The exact cause of the fire accident has not yet been confirmed. In th...