Fire breaks out at Nexus Vijaya Mall in Chennai
The Hindu
A kitchen fire at Nexus Vijaya Mall in Vadapalani prompts emergency response and smoke evacuation efforts by officials.
A fire broke out at Nexus Vijaya Mall in Vadapalani, Chennai on Monday (February 16, 2026), prompting a swift emergency response.
The fire broke out in the forenoon and thick smoke enveloped the mall premises. The mall administration deployed staffers to control the fire.
Smoke emanating from Nexus Vijaya Mall in Vadapalani | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Meanwhile, on receiving a call from a member of the public, Fire and Rescue Services personnel rushed to the spot and fire tenders were engaged in controlling the blaze.
Further details on the cause of the fire and any casualties or damage are awaited, officials said. They said the fire originated from a kitchen at a restaurant in the mall.
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