Computers, AC gutted in fire at Syndicate Bank
A fire broke out at the Syndicate Bank branch at Krishna Nagar in Pammal near Pallavaram in the early hours of Wednesday. The bank is likely to be closed for a week, said officials.
By : migrator
Update: 2019-07-24 22:19 GMT
Chennai
According to the police, goods worth a few lakhs and some documents were gutted in the incident. Around 3 am, the security heard the emergency fire alarm from the bank.
On information, two fire tenders rushed to the spot, however, could not enter the bank as it was locked. After senior officer from the bank arrived at the spot with the key, the fire tenders doused the fire in an hour. Police said four computers and air conditioners gutted in fire apart from a few important documents.
Later in the morning, several people, who have deposited money and jewels in the bank, arrived at the bank in panic. The officers assured that the lockers were not damaged in the incidents and that their belongings are safe.
The police officers said that a short circuit could be the reason for the fire. Further investigation is on.
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