Overview

• The fire broke out early Thursday at a shopping complex near the Taliparamba bus stand in Kerala’s Kannur district.
• Flames spread to adjacent buildings and reached a nearby hotel, prompting concerns over further damage.
• Firefighting efforts contained the blaze, and authorities cordoned off the surrounding area for safety.
• Local officials said at least 10 shops were gutted, with no injuries reported.
• The cause remains unconfirmed, and a formal investigation will begin once response operations conclude.