Major Fire Engulfs Plywood Unit in Kannur's Chirakkal; No Casualties Reported
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News18•29-01-2026, 14:15
Major Fire Engulfs Plywood Unit in Kannur's Chirakkal; No Casualties Reported
- •A significant fire broke out at the Century Plywood manufacturing unit in Keriad, Chirakkal, Kannur district, Kerala.
- •The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, resulted in the complete destruction of raw materials, machinery, and the factory building.
- •Seven units of Fire and Rescue Services from Kannur, Taliparamba, and Thalassery worked for hours to extinguish the blaze.
- •No workers were present at the factory during the fire, ensuring no casualties.
- •Preliminary assessments suggest the fire might have originated from waste materials; previous fire incidents were reported in Thalassery and Taliparamba last year.
Why It Matters: A major fire destroyed a plywood unit in Kannur, Kerala, with no casualties, suspected to be from waste.
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