Swift Response Quells Fire Scare at Sabarimala Temple

A minor fire occurred at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, caused by a short circuit in decorative lights. The fire was quickly extinguished by emergency personnel, ensuring there were no injuries or damage, and temple activities continued uninterrupted.

A minor fire sparked concern at Sabarimala's Lord Ayyappa temple on Sunday, as flames briefly threatened the busy temple premises.

The fire, which ignited at approximately 8.20 a.m. near a banyan tree close to the aazhi, was believed to have been caused by a short circuit in LED decorative lights.

Firefighters responded swiftly to prevent the fire from spreading, allowing pilgrimage activities to resume soon after, with authorities reporting no injuries or damages.

(With inputs from agencies.)