This morning, hundreds of two-wheelers were gutted after a fire broke out at the parking area of the Thrissur railway station, according to the Fire and Rescue Service officials.
Fire erupted at the paid-parking shed at around 6.30 am, and a distress call was received at about 6.45 am. A spark from an electric line that fell on a two-wheeler parked with a cover on it was suspected to be the cause of the fire.
Officials estimated that around 400 two-wheelers were parked in the shed, and a majority of them were gutted in the incident.
Three fire tenders were deployed, and the blaze was brought under control after an hour, by around 7.45 am. Apart from the two-wheelers, the entire shed covered with tin sheets was damaged in the fire.
All measures were taken to prevent the fire from spreading to the railway station platforms and causing further damage.
Police and railway authorities have launched a probe to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.