500 Bikes Gutted In Massive Fire At Parking Area Of Thrissur Railway Station, Probe On

Around 500 two-wheelers were gutted after a fire broke out at the parking area of Thrissur railway station on Sunday, fire and rescue service officials said.

PTI quoted an official saying the blaze erupted at the paid-parking shed at around 6:20 am, and a distress call was received at about 6:40 am. The reason for the fire is suspected to be a spark from an electric line that fell on a parked two-wheeler with a cover on it. The fire officials estimate that around 500 two-wheelers, parked in the shed, were gutted in the fire.

To control the fire, five fire tenders were deployed and the blaze was brought under control by 7:45 am, an official said, adding that all measures were taken to prevent the fire from spreading to the railway station platforms.