Tata Electronics unit engulfed in massive fire; production of iPhone components halted

In a major setback to Tata Electronics, its mobile phone accessories painting facility in Hosur was engulfed in a massive fire on Saturday morning, leading to halting of operations at the only Indian vendor for the iconic iPhone.

The fire incident took place at around 5:30 am and 11 fire engines were still at the spot at 4.45 pm as the fire had not been fully doused, people aware of the matter told ET.