Eucalyptus trees dotting the forest area not affected
— Photo: A. Muralitharan
IN FLAMES: A minor fire broke out in the Nanmangalam Forest area near Tambaram on Saturday damaging shrubs and big plants.
TAMBARAM:
A minor fire that broke out in the Nanmangalam forest area near Tambaram on Velachery Main Road on Saturday evening scorched shrubs and plants.
Eucalyptus trees dotting the forest were not affected.
Five acres engulfed
The fire, which broke out around 2.30 p.m., within minutes engulfed a swathe of five acres.
Two fire tenders that rushed from Tambaram put it out in half an hour.
Suspected cause
Firemen and officials of the State Forest Department suspect that the fire, which erupted close to the fence surrounding the forest area adjacent to the main road, could have been caused by the burning of waste.
A couple of tyres were found burnt at the spot, they said.
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