Chennai: A shop at Teynampet was destroyed in a fire mishap last night. According to police, the incident took place at a furnishing shop located at Thiruvalluvar Salai, Teynampet.
The shop belonged to one Srinivasa Ramanujam. He closed it last night and left for his house.
In 15 minutes, those living near the shop informed him that smoke was coming out from the building. Teynampet Fire and Rescue Services personnel, who received information, arrived at the spot and they took half an hour to bring the situation under control.
Teynampet police have registered a case and are investigating how the fire started.