Tragic Blaze in Tiruvallur: Four Lives Lost in Paint Factory Fire

The death toll in the Tiruvallur district paint factory fire rose to four. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed deep sorrow and announced government relief for the affected families. The fire, caused by an electrical short-circuit, saw three workers and a passer-by lose their lives, while one worker escaped with minor injuries.

The tragic incident in Tiruvallur district saw the death toll from the paint factory blaze rise to four, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin extending condolences and assuring government aid to the affected families.

Chief Minister Stalin conveyed his profound sadness and grief over the loss of lives and promised relief for the grieving families who have lost their loved ones in this catastrophic event.

The fire broke out at 4 pm on Friday due to an electrical short-circuit at the paint factory located in Kakkalur industrial estate. Among those tragically killed were workers identified as B Suganthi, 55, B Parthasarathy, 51, and G Pushkar, 37. A passer-by, E Srinivasan, 37, also succumbed to injuries sustained when a section of the shed collapsed. The factory and adjoining premises were severely damaged, and an investigation is currently underway with the factory owner detained.