THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A major fire broke out at a plastic godown in Kochuveli. The fire broke out in a plastic godown named Surya Packs near the industrial factory. Initial reports said the fire is due to short circuit. The fire broke out Tuesday morning at 4:30 am. 12 fire units have reached the spot and are trying to douse the flames. Fire officials said the fire is now under control. The fire in the front has been completely extinguished. Efforts are on to douse the flames at the backside.

The fire is believed to have started around 3.30 am. The fire was reported to the police by the security employees. After being informed by the police, the fire force reached the spot. As there was a chance of the roof falling down, the fire force did not try to get inside. The water was pumped into the building from outside.

Th officials said the fire force' NOC conditions were not followed in the building. The cause of the fire will be known only after a detailed investigation.