Major fire at hotel in Palakkad, rescue operations on

PALAKKAD: A major fire broke out at a hotel in the city. The fire broke out in the noon at Noorjahan Open Grill Restaurant located on stadium bus stand road. No casualty has been reported. The fire which broke out at one part of the hotel soon spread to other places. Those inside the hotel were immediately evacuated by the employees. Firefighters said no one is trapped inside. More firefighters have reached the spot from Palakkad and nearby districts.

The fire force shifted the gas cylinders which were in the hotel. There are reports that the fire spread to another hotel nearby. The fire force have also taken precautionary measure to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings. The reason for the fire is not known. Initial reports said the fire could be due to a short circuit or a fire from the kitchen. Top officials of police and fire force have reached the spot.