Furniture shop gutted, loss worth lakh estimated

KOLLAM: Fire broke out at a furniture shop in Kottiyam and loss worth lakhs has been reported. No casualties have been reported. The fire broke out at an old furniture shop near the national highway.

The people residing nearby noticed the fire first. 12 unit fire force from fire stations in Kollam, Paravoor and Kadappakkada reached the spot and brought the fire under control.

A major tragedy has been averted as the fire did not spread to the petrol pump nearby. Initial reports said short-circuit to be the reason for the fire.   

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