The fire engulfed the entire area. (Image for representation)

A major fire accident gutted 176 cars in a parking space at Chennai in a ground opposite to Ramachandra Medical College in Porur today.

The fire engulfed the entire parking space that belonged to a private cab service.

Fire engines had to battle for three hours to bring the fire under control. Six fire trucks and 40 firefighters were employed to douse out the flames.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Just a day ago, over 300 cars were gutted in a fire at a parking lot at the Aero India show in Bengaluru.

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