Dindigul, Sept. 13 -- A fire broke out at a cotton mill in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul district on Friday night, gutting cotton worth several lakhs of rupees, officials said.

According to officials, the mill has been operating in Pillaiyarnatham area.

On Friday night, the fire broke out inside the cotton mill. The Dindigul Fire Department was immediately informed, and firefighters rushed to the spot. With the help of two fire tenders, the fire was brought under control after over an hour of efforts.

According to officials, cotton stock worth several lakhs was destroyed. No one was injured in this incident.

The Chinnalapatti police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.

Further details are awaited.

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