Indian authorities are set to begin a forensic investigation into the cause of a fire that broke out on Saturday at a Tata Electronics factory that makes components for Apple iPhones, a Tamil Nadu state official said on Sunday.

HOSUR, India (Reuters) - At least 10 people received medical treatment, with two hospitalised, after a major fire on Saturday disrupted production at a key Tata Electronics plant in southern India which makes Apple iPhone components.

A forensic investigation is now underway into the fire, that broke out at Tata Electronics' Hosur factory in Tamil Nadu on Saturday. The factory, which makes components for Apple iPhones, was badly hit by the fire.

The fire marked another significant disruption for Apple’s supply chain in India, where the tech giant has been steadily increasing its manufacturing presence.

Indian authorities are investigating the cause of a fire at a Tata Electronics factory in Tamil Nadu that produces Apple iPhone components. The incident, which happened on Saturday, halted operations.

Authorities are set to start a forensic investigation into the fire that broke out on Saturday, September 28, at Tata Electronics' Hosur factory in Tamil Nadu, which makes components for Apple iPhone,

The government authorities are set to launch a forensic investigation into a fire that broke out on Saturday at a Tata Electronics factory in Tamil Nadu, which manufactures components for Apple iPhones.

Apple sees India as a key growth market for the iPhone’s supply chain, as the company looks to diversify beyond China.