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Production at the factory of Taiwan-based Foxlink, the cable supplier to technology giant Apple Inc, is likely to be hit as the company has declared a 30-day holiday for its employees, following the fire accident here. The company has declared holiday for a month to around 1,600 workers of the Jinkalamitta plant in Tirupati district, and directed them to return to their respective hometowns, an official said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday. However, there was no loss of life, police said. They (Management) declared holidays for employees for 30 days, said Renigunta deputy superintendent of police (DSP) A. Ramachandra, who is monitoring the situation at the plant. Examining the mishap, he indicated that 30 days may not be enough. The contract manufacturer is yet to lodge any complaint, even as officials from the state factories and labour departments, along with insurance company representatives have started visiting the plant to estimate the quantum of loss. Meanwhile