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CHENNAI, July 2: About 200 huts were gutted in Thideernagar, Kasimedu affecting about 1,000 persons. Victims have been housed at the Puduman...

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CHENNAI, July 2: About 200 huts were gutted in Thideernagar, Kasimedu affecting about 1,000 persons. Victims have been housed at the Pudumanaikuppam Corporation School and facilities such as food, dirnking water and lighting facilities have been arranged. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

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