Storage room near TASMAC outlet catches fire in Nagapattinam district

Published on 5/20/2026, 10:25:58 AM

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Tension prevailed at Keezhvelur near Nagapattinam on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) after a storage room near a State-run TASMAC outlet caught fire suddenly, damaging cardboard cartons and empty liquor bottles stored on the premises.
According to the police, the incident occurred near TASMAC shop number 643, at Vadakkuveli in Keezhvelur.
An adjoining room used for storing cardboard cartons and empty liquor bottles was functioning near the liquor retail outlet in the same building.
Fire reportedly broke out in the storage room, leading to thick smoke emanating from the premises.
Passers-by who noticed smoke and flames alerted the Keezhvelur police station.

Quick context: Tension prevailed at Keezhvelur near Nagapattinam on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) after a storage room near a State-run TASMAC outlet caught fire suddenly, damaging cardboard cartons and empty liquor bottles stored on the premises.

Published May 20, 2026.

📌 Source: The Hindu

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