Fire Ravages Fishing Boats at Ashtamudi Lake

A massive fire destroyed around 10 fishing boats anchored in Ashtamudi Lake, Kureepuzha area. The fire, suspected to have been caused by a gas cylinder blast, was first noticed past midnight. Local residents and fire personnel quickly responded to prevent its spread. No casualties are reported.

Around 10 fishing boats anchored at Ashtamudi Lake were tragically gutted by a massive fire in the early hours of Sunday, as disclosed by local police.

The blaze erupted in the Kureepuzha area under Anchalumood police station. Initially spotted past midnight, the fire rapidly spread, engulfing boats aligned in a row.

Efforts by local residents and fire personnel were swiftly initiated to control the blaze's expansion. A preliminary assessment indicates around 10 boats were completely destroyed, with a gas cylinder blast suspected as the cause, though it's yet to be confirmed. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)