Chennai: Fire at Pedestrian subway on Tambaram caused major panic at the Tambaram railway station on Monday morning. No injuries were reported in the incident, sources said.
The incident happened at 1.30 pm and was brought under control within 30 minutes by the efforts of the public. A fire broke out at the two-wheeler parking area near the pedestrian subway that connects East and West Tambaram and fire likely started on dry grass, and spread quickly, aided by strong winds.
The entire property was engulfed in flames with thick columns of black smoke engulfing the entire area making it inconvenient for the residents and passersby.
Immediately, the public and the passerby's involved in the operation and doused the fire within 30 minutes before the fire and rescue personnel arrive at the spot. Tambaram police have registered a case and further investigations are on.
