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- A major fire destroyed the Renuka Oil Mill at West Mahe near Beypore in Kozhikode district, Kerala, late on Sunday night, causing an estimated loss of around ₹7 crore.
- The blaze reportedly began at a firewood-operated copra drying unit and spread quickly due to large stocks of inflammable coconut oil and dried copra, also destroying a parked goods carrier.
- No one was injured as the mill was not operational at the time, and more than 10 fire tenders took over eight hours to bring the fire fully under control.
- Police are investigating the cause, with reports from the Electrical Inspectorate and Fire and Rescue Services expected soon.
What to watch next
- Findings of the police probe into the cause of the fire
- Reports from the Electrical Inspectorate and Fire and Rescue Services Department
- Final assessment of the loss and any compensation for the mill owners
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