Fire breaks out at packing material manufacturing unit of jewellery group in Kozhikode
A major fire broke out at a packing material manufacturing unit in Kozhikode, Kerala, causing extensive damage to machinery and materials. No casualties were reported, and authorities suspect a short circuit caused the blaze.
Why it matters
The incident highlights industrial safety risks in manufacturing hubs and the economic impact of localized infrastructure failures.
Fire breaks out at packing material manufacturing unit of jewellery group in Kozhikode left representational image https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/7tw8se/article71615000.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Fire%20-%20special%20arrangement.jpeg While no casualties have been reported, the fire caused extensive damage to machinery and stored packing materials Kozhikode A major fire broke out at a packing material manufacturing unit owned by a prominent international jeweller at Munnoor near Ulliyeri in Kozhikode district on Friday. According to officials, the blaze erupted in early morning, prompting local residents to alert the authorities.
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