Fire breaks out in office of consultancy firm in Keralam’s Kochi

A fire erupted at the office of an educational consultancy firm in Kacheripady, Kochi, around 3.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026. While the blaze caused extensive damage to equipment and interiors, no injuries were reported, authorities said.

What happened

The fire originated at the firm’s office located on the first floor of Yasoram Victoria Towers. Six employees who were present at the time managed to evacuate the premises immediately after the fire broke out. According to officials, laptops, desktop computers, office furniture, air conditioners and interior fixtures were gutted in the incident.

Emergency response and containment

Two units of the Fire and Rescue Services, dispatched from the Gandhi Nagar and Club Road fire stations, reached the spot promptly and extinguished the flames within 20 minutes. Officials noted that the swift intervention helped prevent the blaze from spreading to adjacent buildings in the area.

Preliminary cause

Fire and Rescue Services officials said an air conditioner in the office is suspected to have triggered the fire. Further details on the exact cause were not immediately available.

Casualties and damage

No injuries were reported. While significant damage to office equipment and interiors was confirmed, officials did not provide an immediate estimate of losses.

The incident underscored the importance of rapid emergency response, which officials said was crucial in containing the fire and averting a wider hazard in the busy Kacheripady locality.