House gutted after power line collapse near Kottur; household goods worth around Rs.10 lakh damaged
A house near Kottur was gutted after a power line collapsed and ignited; the family reported losses of documents, a two-wheeler and household items (approx. Rs.10 lakh). Police are investigating.
Near Kottur (close to Thiruthuraipoondi) in Thiruvarur district, a power pole/line collapsed and caught fire, which spread to a house occupied by Rajkumar. His wife escaped when the line fell and the blaze started.
Fire services responded but the fire quickly consumed the house. The family reported loss of items including a new two-wheeler, documents and household goods with an estimated value of around Rs.10 lakh.
Kottur police are investigating. Residents urged authorities to repair and secure low-hanging power lines to prevent such incidents.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai