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A major fire broke out at a textile market near Kozhikode's Mofussil bus stand on Sunday. Firefighters from multiple stations responded and successfully doused the flames by 10 PM. Officials confirmed no casualties were reported in the incident. Kerala Minister AK Saseendran advised the public to stay away from the area for safety.

Key Points: Kozhikode textile market fire near Mofussil bus stand doused

  • Fire at Kozhikode textile market fully doused by 10 PM Sunday
  • No casualties reported as per DFO Ashraf Ali KM
  • Kerala Minister Saseendran urges public to avoid the area
  • Firefighting efforts involved multiple stations
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Kerala: Fire at Kozhikode textile market near Mofussil bus stand doused; No casualties reported

Fire at Kozhikode textile market controlled, no casualties reported as officials urge public to avoid the area

"The fire has been put out completely... No casualties reported - DFO Ashraf Ali KM"

Kozhikode, May 19

Kozhikode's District Fire Officer has confirmed that the fire which broke out at a textile market near the Mofussil bus stand area has been completely doused without any casualties being reported.

Kozhikode DFO Ashraf Ali KM mentioned that nearly all fire stations in the area had responded to the fire, which was controlled around 10 PM on Sunday.

"The fire has been put out completely...Nearly all the fire stations responded...Around 10 pm, we got the fire under control and now it has been completely put out... No casualties reported," DFO Ali told ANI.

Kerala Minister AK Saseendran expressed relief that no casualties were reported in the incident, but also urged the people to stay away from the area and cooperate fully with the authorities.

"The public is advised to stay away from the area for their safety. It is a relief that the fire has been largely contained and that there are no reports of casualties so far. Right now, our priority is rescue and firefighting operations," the Kerala minister told reporters.

On Sunday, a fire broke out at a textile market in the Mofussil Bus stand in Kozhikode, Kerala.

According to officials, the firefighting operation lasted several hours, eventually putting the blaze out completely.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Thank God no lives were lost! 🙏 Firefighters in Kerala always do an amazing job. But textile markets are so vulnerable to fires - authorities should conduct regular safety audits. #KeralaSafety
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Priya M.
As someone from Kozhikode, I'm relieved but also concerned. The Mofussil bus stand area is always crowded. What if this had happened during daytime? Need better fire safety measures in commercial areas!
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Vijay S.
Good coordination by all fire stations. But why does it take several hours to control fires in market areas? Shouldn't we have more fire stations in busy commercial zones? #PublicSafety
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Anitha R.
My cousin owns a shop near that market. The textile traders must have suffered huge losses. Hope the government provides some compensation or assistance. These small businesses are the backbone of our economy.
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Manoj T.
Kudos to the firefighters! But I've noticed many shops in Kerala don't follow basic fire safety norms. Electrical short circuits are common causes - need stricter enforcement of wiring regulations.
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Sneha P.
Thankful there were no casualties ❤️ But this is wake-up call for all commercial establishments. Fire drills and safety training should be mandatory for shop owners and staff. Prevention is better than cure!

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