KOCHI: A major fire broke out at a scrap shop near Chembumukku in Ernakulam. The fire brigade and locals are working hard to douse the flames. Smoke and fire are emanating in a big manner. People in houses near the scrap shop have been evacuated. The fire broke out in an area where plastic and electronic equipment were piled up. The fire broke out Sunday morning at 10 am.

More fire units have reached the spot. The cause of the fire is not clear. Efforts are being taken to bring the fire under control. The owner of the scrap shop has reached the spot. The fire broke out near the Mary Matha School. The fire is spreading rapidly.