Chennai, Feb 29 (IANS): Several fire tenders were battling to control the fire that broke out at a chemical godown, here on Saturday, said a fire service personnel. No casualties have been reported.
According to officials, 15 fire tenders and several water tankers of Metro Water have been pressed in to douse the fire.
Several commercial vehicles parked were damaged, said the police and the fire service personnel.
After local residents complained of eye irritation as thick smoke billowed from the godown, they were shifted away.
Chennai Commissioner of Police A.K. Viswnathan visited the spot and supervised the operations.