Two tractors gutted in fire in Namakkal
A fire at a jaggery manufacturing unit in Namakkal destroyed two tractors late on Friday night. The blaze was noticed by nearby workers who alerted the owner and attempted to extinguish it before emergency services arrived. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, with concerns raised due to previous incidents in the area.
- ▪The fire occurred at a jaggery manufacturing unit near Jedarpalayam in Namakkal.
- ▪Two tractors were completely destroyed, while an excavator and a tipper lorry were unharmed.
- ▪Local police are investigating whether the fire was caused by arson or another factor.
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Two tractors parked at a jaggery manufacturing unit near Jedarpalayam in Paramathi Velur taluk in Namakkal were gutted in a fire late on Friday night (May 29, 2026).According to the police, Duraisamy, 60, an advocate and farmer in Jedarpalayam, owns a jaggery manufacturing unit on the V. Pudupalayam Road. Two tractors, an excavator and a tipper lorry used for transporting sugarcane to the unit were parked in a shed on the premises on Friday night.Around midnight, workers sleeping nearby noticed flames engulfing the two tractors and alerted Mr. Duraisamy. They also attempted to douse the fire before informing the Jedarpalayam police and personnel from the Velayuthampalayam Fire and Rescue Services Department.Firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control.
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