Scrap metal gutted in Vellore

A fire broke out at a scrap metal accident in Saidapet on Saturday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

A private scrap metal yard in Old Town’s Saidapet, which falls under Vellore Corporation limits, was gutted on Saturday after a fire broke out in the facility and destroyed goods worth ₹4 crore.

Police said it was around 5 am when residents noticed thick smoke coming from the godown run by Mohammed Awaz, 48, a resident of Vellore.

On being informed, the fire brigade from Vellore city reached the spot and doused the fire.

A case has been registered by the Vellore North police. Police said the fire may have been caused by an electrical short. A probe is underway.

Published – 13 Jun 2026 23:34 IST