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Major fire destroys waste management facility in Kochi
A waste management facility scheduled for closure was completely gutted in a major fire in Kochi on Monday. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the fire broke out at the waste management facility, which had been facing imminent shutdown. Firefighting teams worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures, though the facility itself was extensively damaged.
The waste management site, which processes municipal and industrial waste, had been operating under a closure notice. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
No workers or members of the public were injured in the fire, according to initial reports from local officials. The facility's closure had been pending for some time due to operational and environmental concerns raised by municipal authorities.
Kerala Fire and Rescue Services personnel remained on standby at the site to monitor any potential flare-ups. A detailed damage assessment is expected to follow once the area is deemed safe for inspection.