Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Restaurant gutted in Kozhikode fire
A restaurant in Kozhikode, Kerala, caught fire on Monday morning.
The fire started around 10:30 am and was put out by 11:30 am.
No one was hurt because the restaurant was not open at the time.
Officials think a short circuit might have caused the fire.
The police and electrical experts will investigate to find out exactly what happened.
The restaurant was completely damaged in the fire.
A fire gutted the Al Raidan restaurant in Palakkutty near Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kerala on Monday, January 5.
No casualties were reported as the restaurant was not functioning at the time of the incident.
The fire was brought under control by around 11:30 am after a distress call was received at 10:30 am.
Officials suspect a short circuit could have caused the fire.
A detailed probe will be conducted by the police and the Electrical Inspectorate.
- Who
- Fire and Rescue Services officials, police, Electrical Inspectorate
- What
- Fire gutted a restaurant
- When
- Monday, January 5, around 10:30 am
- Where
- Al Raidan restaurant, Palakkutty near Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kerala
- Why
- Suspected short circuit
- Location
- Al Raidan restaurant, Palakkutty near Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kerala
- Time of Incident
- Around 10:30 am on Monday, January 5
- Fire Controlled
- Around 11:30 am
- Casualties
- None
- Suspected Cause
- Short circuit
- Investigation
- To be conducted by police and Electrical Inspectorate