The famous low price shopping destination in Chennai - Saravana Stores in Ranganathan Street (T.Nagar) unfortunately has got into flames from early morning today. From my house which is 1 or 2 kilometres from the site, standing on our water tank in 2nd floor we could clearly see the massive fumes. It is unfortunate that 20 of their employees who went in to control flames are yet to come out and are expected to be in danger - our prayers for their safe exit. About 5 to 6 fire engines from nearby and several of the firemen are fighting to control the flames.

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