MAJOR FIRE INCIDENTS IN CHENNAI IN 2017

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Here is a list of major fire incidents in Chennai in 2017

NADUKUPPAM FISH MARKET SET ON FIRE

Nadukuppam fish market set on fire

Nadukuppam fish market was set on fire after the Jallikattu protest at the Marina beach. Police personnel were caught setting autos on fire.

RACER ASHWIN SUNDAR'S CAR CATCHES FIRE

Racer Ashwin Sundar's car catches fire

Racer Ashwin Sundar's BMW rammed a tree and caught fire on March 18. Sundar and his wife Nivedhitha died on the spot.

FIRE BREAKS OUT IN APARTMENT IN VADAPALANI

Fire breaks out in apartment in Vadapalani

A fire broke out in an apartment in Vadapalani on May 8. Four people, including two children, suffocated to death, while five others were seriously injured.

CAR GOES UP IN FLAMES IN MAHABALIPURAM

Car goes up in flames in Mahabalipuram

Three people were charred to death in a car near Mahabalipuram on May 27.

FIRE AT CHENNAI SILKS IN T NAGAR

Fire at Chennai Silks in T Nagar

A fire broke out at about 4 am on May 31 and no casualties have been reported. The building is set to be demolished by the Tamil Nadu government.