Speed News Desk
| Updated on: 20 February 2019, 13:51 IST
Massive fire breaks out at a rubber factory in Ernakulam in Kerala. The fire engines have reached the spot. According to reports residents from nearby buildings have been evacuated. However, no casualties have been reported.
Kerala: Fire breaks out at a warehouse in Ernakulam. Fire tenders present at the spot. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/Q2ZTVQmHDr
— ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2019
According to reports, the fire broke out in the five-storey building near the Ernakulam South railway station. As per initial reports, people from nearby buildings have been evacuated.
The district collector said fire tenders are at the spot to douse the blaze. Thick, black smoke was seen rising from the top floors of the factory.
Further reports awaited.