Fire Breaks Out in Palakkad’s Narikuthi

Palakkad: A major fire broke out in Narikuthi, Palakkad, near the government veterinary hospital and municipal bus stand. The blaze started in a field where plastic waste and scrap materials linked to junk trading were stored.

Preliminary reports suggest that burning piled-up plastic and garbage amid scorching heat caused the fire. Nearby residential areas heightened the risk as flames threatened to spread rapidly.

Fire services arrived swiftly, containing the blaze before it could engulf homes. The incident in a busy urban neighborhood sparked widespread public anxiety.