Fire breaks out at Thrissur Railway Station parking shed, around 500 two-wheelers destroyed

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Kerala police chief Chandrasekhar said preliminary statements indicated a spark from an electric line might have caused the fire, but further investigation is required to confirm it.

Around 500 two-wheelers

Around 500 two-wheelers were gutted after a fire broke out at the paid-parking shed of Thrissur railway station on Sunday, authorities said.

The blaze erupted at around 6.20 am, and a distress call was received at around 6.40 am, according to Fire and Rescue Service officials. A spark from an electric line that fell on a two-wheeler parked with a cover on it is suspected to have triggered the fire.

Authorities estimated that around 500 two-wheelers were parked in the shed, and most of them were destroyed. Five fire tenders were deployed, and the blaze was brought under control by around 7.45 am.

Measures were taken to stop the fire from spreading to the railway station platforms. Even though a locomotive was parked on the railway track near the site, the Railways has not confirmed any major damage to it, an official said.

The tin-sheeted shed itself was completely damaged. Police and railway authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fire. Thrissur West Police registered a case and began probing the incident.

According to the FIR, the fire destroyed around 500 two-wheelers, a parking fee printing machine belonging to Aswathi Enterprises, which operates the parking facility, two mobile phones belonging to its employees, and Rs 10,000 in cash.

State Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar visited the site and said, “We have made a preliminary assessment based on the statements of employees at the parking area. A special team led by an Additional Superintendent of Police, including an Assistant Commissioner and Circle Inspectors, has been formed.”

He added, “The Superintendent of Police (Railway) has been tasked with this. He will examine the matter and submit a report. In addition, a joint effort will be made to enhance security apparatus involving local police, railway police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF.”)

Chandrasekhar said preliminary statements indicated a spark from an electric line might have caused the fire, but further investigation is required to confirm it.

Revenue Minister K Rajan also visited the site and said a thorough audit would be conducted to ensure such incidents did not occur again.

A massive fire broke out at the motorbike parking facility at Thrissur Railway Station early on Sunday (January 4, 2026) morning, destroying hundreds of vehicles and triggering panic in the area. The fire erupted around 6 a.m. at the bike parking zone located behind the railway station, close to the second platform.

THRISSUR:

Hundreds of two-wheelers were destroyed after a fire broke out in the paid parking area of Kerala’s Thrissur railway station on Sunday morning, officials said.
The incident occurred around 6.30 am, and authorities received the distress call at 6.45 am.
The blaze suspects that a spark from an electric line, which fell on a two-wheeler covered with a protective sheet, triggered the fire.

Around 400 two-wheelers were parked in the shed, and most of them were gutted in the incident, authorities said. Three fire tenders were rushed to the scene, and the fire was brought under control by 7.45 am.

Fire officials added that all precautions were taken to prevent the flames from spreading to the railway station platforms. The shed itself, made of tin sheets, was also badly damaged.

Police and railway authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fire, officials said.

In the early hours of Sunday, a fierce blaze tore through the two-wheeler parking facility at Thrissur railway station, leaving in its wake a scene of charred devamentation. Around 500 two-wheelers, parked in the lot adjacent to Platform No. 2, were destroyed, reducing the morning commute for many to ashes.

The fire, first noticed around 6:45 am, spread with alarming speed, fed by the fuel stored in the vehicles, enveloping the bustling parking area in flames within minutes. The roar of the inferno and billowing black smoke sent commuters and nearby residents into a panic, as thick plumes enveloped the station in a haze of fear and chaos.

Fire and Rescue Services rushed to the scene, deploying multiple fire tenders. Brave firefighters battled the flames for almost half an hour before finally bringing the conflagration under control. Though the inferno was subdued, the lingering smoke continued to bother commuters and railway staff alike.

Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of devastation: vehicles reduced to skeletal remains, while many others bore the scars of partial damage. Owners, many of whom rely on their two-wheelers for daily travel, came to find their morning rides transformed into twisted metal and blackened frames. The exact toll is still being tallied by authorities.

The origin of the blaze remains a mystery. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation to determine whether an electrical short circuit, a fuel leak, or some other factor ignited the fire. CCTV footage from the station is expected to play a pivotal role in uncovering the cause.

Amid the chaos, a small mercy:

train services continued uninterrupted. Trains bound for Guruvayur passed safely, as the flames were controlled well before reaching the tracks.Railway authorities and local authorities have assured affected vehicle owners that remedial steps will follow once the investigation concludes.

The incident has once again cast a spotlight on fire safety at crowded public spaces, serving as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that lurk in the everyday bustling of stations and transit hubs. For Thrissur railway station, Sunday’s inferno will long remain a smoldering memory, a testament to the fragility of the ordinary amid unseen disaster.