According to reports, the fire primarily affected shops and warehouses with toys and fancy goods. One shop has been completely destroyed in the fire.
Published Dec 30, 2025 | 8:23 AM ⚊ Updated Dec 30, 2025 | 8:23 AM
Emergency personnel at the site of the fire.
Synopsis: A large fire broke out at the Broadway market area in Ernakulam, damaging several shops near Sridar Cinema. The fire started in the Koluthara building complex located behind the theatre. Authorities have estimated significant property damage. No injuries were immediately reported.
A large fire broke out at the Broadway market area in Ernakulam of Kerala, early on Tuesday, 30 December, damaging several shops near Sridar Cinema. The fire started in the Koluthara building complex located behind the theatre.
The incident was reported around 1.15 am. The three-storey building has many shops selling toys and fancy items, which helped the fire spread quickly.
Firefighters from nine stations reached the spot and worked for hours to control the blaze. Their efforts helped stop the fire from spreading to nearby buildings in the busy market area.
The fire was brought under control at around 3.30 am, but cooling work continued in the morning. No injuries have been reported. According to reports, the fire primarily affected shops and warehouses with toys and fancy goods. One shop has been completely destroyed in the fire.
Preliminary reports said the fire started in a room containing accumulated scrap materials before spreading to adjacent outlets.
Twelve units from the Fire and Rescue Services were deployed to the scene. Local traders and workers joined emergency responders in the containment effort.
Authorities have estimated significant property damage. No injuries were immediately reported. An official investigation into the exact cause of the fire is underway.
(With inputs from Sreelakshmi Soman.)
