Fire at Koder House in Fort Kochi traced to short circuit in neighboring building

Firefighters were called to Koder House in the historic Fort Kochi area on Tuesday after a blaze erupted in the early evening. The fire quickly spread to adjacent sections of the heritage building, prompting a swift response from the local fire department and police.
Preliminary investigations by the fire brigade and municipal officials suggest that the ignition source was a short circuit in a neighboring structure, which ignited combustible materials in Koder House. No injuries have been reported, and the authorities are focusing on containing the flames and preventing further damage.
The incident has raised concerns about electrical safety in older buildings across Kerala, especially in densely packed heritage zones. Officials have announced a thorough inspection of similar structures in the vicinity to mitigate the risk of future fires.
The fire has been largely contained, and restoration work is expected to begin once the site is declared safe. Residents and business owners in Fort Kochi are awaiting further updates from the municipal corporation.
Authorities will release a detailed report once the forensic analysis of the electrical fault is completed.