Fire guts TV repair shop in Keralam’s Perumbavoor
A fire destroyed a television repair shop in Perumbavoor, Kerala, marking the third commercial fire incident in the Ernakulam suburbs within a week. Firefighters successfully prevented the blaze from spreading further, though significant property damage was reported.
Why it matters
Draws attention to a concerning trend of fire safety incidents in commercial establishments in the region.
A television repair shop was gutted in a fire at Chelakkulam near Perumbavoor on Saturday (August 29, 2026) in the third incident of fire breakout reported from commercial establishments in the suburban areas of Ernakulam within a week.
The blaze occurred at the shop, run by Chelakkulam resident Thajudheen, around 1 a.m. on Saturday while he was still at work. The fire originated in a solar battery, which exploded while Mr. Thajudheen was trying to extinguish the flames, according to Fire and Rescue Services personnel. The situation worsened as the fire spread to polystyrene sheets stored in the shop, leaving the facility filled with thick smoke.
Mr. Thajudheen’s house, which is close to the shop, was also partially damaged as the fire spread to the building. A major tragedy was averted as he managed to wake his family members and move them to safety.
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