A massive fire after gas cylinder explosion in Kollam; four houses destroyed

Kollam: A major fire broke out in Thangassery, Kollam. Four houses were destroyed in the blaze. The incident occurred around 7 pm on Thursday at Unnathi in Altharamoodu.

A gas cylinder in a locked house exploded, and the fire quickly spread to nearby houses. The residents managed to escape. No one sustained serious injuries. Four units of the Fire and Rescue Department soon brought the fire under control.

Timely evacuation of the residents helped prevent major casualties. The affected houses were completely gutted. The families living there will be relocated to other places.