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A major fire broke out at a textile market in Kerala's Kozhikode on Sunday evening. The blaze erupted near the busy New Bus Stand area, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. Firefighters rushed to the scene with multiple tenders to battle the flames. Authorities are still assessing the situation as more details emerge about the incident.

Key Points: Fire Engulfs Kozhikode Textile Market Near Bus Stand

  • Fire erupted at busy textile market in Kozhikode
  • Located near New Bus Stand area
  • Thick black smoke visible from site
  • Firefighting operations underway
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Kerala: Fire breaks out at textile market in Kozhikode

Major fire breaks out at Kerala's Kozhikode textile market, fire tenders rush to control flames as thick smoke engulfs the area.

"Fire tenders were immediately dispatched to control the blaze – Local Officials"

Kozhikode, May 18

A fire broke out at a textile market in Kerala's Kozhikode on Sunday evening, officials said.

According to officials, the market is near the New Bus Stand area.

Upon receiving information, fire tenders were sent to the spot, and an operation to douse the fire was started.

Visuals from the site showed billowing black clouds of smoke.

More details are awaited.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Very sad to hear about this incident. Kozhikode's textile market is a landmark. Hope all shop owners are safe and the fire is brought under control quickly. Our fire fighters are real heroes! 🙏
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Priya M.
This is the second major fire in Kerala this month. Authorities should conduct strict safety audits of all commercial buildings. Prevention is better than cure!
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Arun S.
My cousin owns a shop there. The market is always crowded and has narrow lanes. Fire safety measures need urgent attention in such places across India.
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Sneha V.
Those black smoke visuals are terrifying! 😨 Hope nearby residents are safe and the air quality doesn't get affected too much. Kerala has been through enough disasters recently.
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Manoj T.
Textile markets are high-risk areas with all those flammable materials. Shop owners should be given mandatory fire safety training. The government should subsidize fire extinguishers for small businesses.
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Lakshmi R.
Praying for everyone's safety. The New Bus Stand area is always so busy - hope the fire doesn't spread. Kerala's disaster response teams have proven their efficiency before, trusting them to handle this well.

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