A significant fire erupted at Thrissur Railway Station, obliterating more than 200 two-wheelers parked at a designated parking area near Platform No. 2. The blaze, which started around 6.45 a.m., quickly spread through the parking facility that usually houses over 500 motorcycles and scooters daily.
Firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Services swiftly responded to the scene, deploying multiple fire tenders to combat the flames. After nearly 30 minutes of intense effort, the fire was successfully extinguished, although thick smoke persisted in the vicinity, causing inconvenience to commuters and station personnel.
Witnesses reported that numerous vehicles were completely destroyed, with others sustaining partial damage. Owners, many of whom are daily commuters, rushed to the site upon learning of the incident, only to find their two-wheelers charred. Authorities are assessing the exact count of vehicles affected, while investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Railway authorities confirmed that the train operations remained unaffected by the fire, thanks to prompt intervention that prevented the flames from spreading to the railway infrastructure. Despite the incident, train services to Guruvayur continued as usual, with officials and local authorities assuring affected vehicle owners of necessary actions post-investigation.
The occurrence has reignited concerns regarding fire safety protocols at busy public venues like railway stations.
