A fire accident broke out at the Ayan Rajapatti Primary School near Ettaiyapuram in Thoothukudi district on Monday morning. The fire originated in the school canteen while breakfast was being prepared for the students.
According to reports from Maalaimalar, a cooking gas cylinder is believed to have exploded, sparking the blaze. Fortunately, the woman in charge of cooking managed to escape the fire uninjured.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, and no casualties have been reported. The swift escape of the cook likely prevented a major tragedy.