Blaze Near Mukkunnimala Radar Station Engulfs Acres

A massive fire engulfed 4-5 acres near the Mukkunnimala Air Force radar station on Saturday. The fire, which began in an abandoned quarry, was battled for several hours by fire and rescue officials. The exact cause of the blaze remains unknown, but waste in the area fueled the flames.

A significant fire erupted near the Mukkunnimala Air Force radar station on Saturday, destroying 4-5 acres of dry brush, according to fire and rescue officials.

The blaze started close to 11 am, with initial response from two fire tenders, and was declared contained around 5 pm. Evening showers aided in extinguishing the flames.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined, notably as the area serves as an abandoned quarry site and waste dump, which exacerbated the firefighting challenges.