A massive fire broke out at the motorcycle parking facility at Thrissur Railway Station early on Sunday (January 4, 2026) morning, destroying hundreds of vehicles and triggering panic in the area. The fire erupted around 6 a.m. at the bike parking zone located behind the railway station, close to the second platform.
Thick black smoke billowing into the sky was visible from several kilometres away. Fire and rescue units from Thrissur and neighbouring parts of the district rushed to the spot and launched an intensive firefighting operation to prevent the blaze from spreading further.
The fire also spread to a large tree adjacent to the second platform. As a precaution, traffic on the road behind the railway station was blocked by the police and fire force. Electricity supply in and around the area was cut off, and residents living nearby were evacuated.
“The fire was doused within half an hour by mobilising and deploying fire tenders. Few two-wheelers burnt. No causality or injury. Though cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, initial reports indicate that the fire started from one of the parked two-wheeler vehicle and spread to other vehicles. Train services were also not affected due to the incident, “ a statement from Southern Railway said.
