KANJIKODE: A massive fire broke out at a private factory in Kanjikode industrial area a few hours ago. The fire is spreading towards a nearby rice mill also. The company is the one that makes raw components of paint.

Three Fire force engines from Kanjikode have rushed to the spot and they are fighting the fire. Fire force personal have said that it is difficult to put out the fire as materials like turpentine, paint thinners etc have caught fire.

A woman employee has sustained burns in the incident and she has been rushed to Thrissur Medical College hospital.

Vehciles parked in front of the factory were gutted. This is the third fire incident in the factory. The reason for the fire is yet to be found out.

Recue operators are taking all precaution to ensure that the fire doesn't spread to the nearby woods.