Fire in Madampe

21 June 2011 04:00 am Views - 3630

A major fire broke out at a coir producing factory in Mellawagara area in Madamape this morning.

According to the police they suspect that a short circuit may have caused the fire. One person who went to douse the fire sustained injuries and was admitted to the Madampe Base Hospital. The value of the damage is yet to be established.

The Madampe police, the Army together with the residents of the area are still attempting to bring the fire under control. (Jude Samantha)