Massive fire guts state-run liquor outlet in Kerala, damages stock worth lakhs

Massive fire guts state-run liquor outlet in Kerala, damages stock worth lakhs

A massive fire broke out at a state-run liquor outlet in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta, destroying the building and liquor stock worth lakhs. No casualties have been reported. Cause remains unknown.

Massive fire breaks out at beverage unit in Kerala

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), May 13 (PTI) A state-run beverage outlet was gutted after a massive fire broke out in the building housing the unit in Thiruvalla in this district, police said on Tuesday. The building was destroyed, and liquor worth several lakhs of rupees is suspected to have been lost in the incident, according to preliminary estimates, they added.Fire engines from nearby stations rushed to the spot, and efforts are underway to extin…