Fire and rescue personnel at Madras Medical College 
Chennai

Fire breaks out at Madras Medical College; no casualties

The incident happened due to a short circuit that happened while workers were clearing bushes at the hostel premises

Online Desk

CHENNAI: A fire broke out inside the Madras Medical College and no casualties were reported on Wednesday.

The incident happened due to a short circuit that happened while workers were clearing bushes at the hostel premises.

The incident took place around 4:30 pm. On information, fire and rescue personnel rushed to the spot and tried to douse the fire.

More details to come.

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