Massive fire accident at a tea factory in Valparai.

This morning, a massive fire broke out at a Kallar tea factory in Valparai. 



Machines worth few crores were reportedly destroyed during the accident. While, the entire unit is down to ashes, fortunately no causalities has been reported. Upon seeing huge flames all over the estate, the people informed the fire department who rushed to this location and doused the flames. 

Following this fire accident, a holiday was declared for the workforce of this tea factory. While, the actual factor that triggered the fire is yet to be ascertained, however an electrical leakage is presumed to be the cause. 







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