CHENNAI: A massive fire broke out on Saturday at the Tata Electronics factory in Nagamangalam near Denkanikkotai in Krishnagiri on Saturday morning.

A Thanthi TV report said it caused extensive damage in the unit.

Seven fire tenders from Hosur and nearby districts were pressed into service. They doused the flames after battling for hours.

"The incident occurred at a chemical godown located on the campus at about 6 am. Seven fire tenders were pressed into service. There has been no casualty nor injury to anyone," a senior fire and rescue service official at the Hosur Fire Station told PTI

"Our emergency protocols at the plant ensured that all our employees are safe. The cause of the fire is under investigation and we will take necessary actions to safeguard the interest of our employees and other stakeholders," said a statement from Tata Electronics.

Further details about the incident are awaited.