A blaze ripped through a TV repair workshop in Perumbavoor, Kerala, destroying over 150 televisions and parts, marking the third fire incident in Ernakulam’s suburbs within a week. The fire originated from a solar battery explosion, highlighting growing safety concerns in the region.

  • Fire broke out at a TV repair shop in Perumbavoor around 1 a.m.
  • Explosion of a solar battery spread flames to stored polystyrene sheets
  • Approximately 150 TVs and parts destroyed; family rescued safely

A television repair shop owned by Thajudheen in Chelakkulam, near Perumbavoor, was gutted by fire on Saturday, 29 August 2026. This marks the third commercial‑property fire in Ernakulam’s suburban belt within just seven days.

According to the Fire and Rescue Services, the blaze started when a solar battery exploded while Mr. Thajudheen attempted to extinguish the flames. The explosion ignited polystyrene sheets stored on the premises, producing dense, choking smoke that quickly filled the shop.

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The fire spread to Thajudheen’s adjacent house, causing partial damage. Quick thinking saved his family as he woke them and moved them to safety before the flames could reach their bedrooms.

Four fire‑and‑rescue units from Pattimattom, Perumbavoor, and Aluva stations battled the inferno for two hours before finally bringing it under control. The incident destroyed roughly 150 television sets, spare parts, and assorted equipment.

Historical Background

Just a day earlier, on 28 August, a furniture‑manufacturing unit in Piravom’s mini‑industrial estate was gutted by fire reportedly caused by a short circuit. Two days before that, on 25 August, a major blaze consumed a godown adjoining a stationery supermarket in Angamaly, starting on the top floor and spreading rapidly.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the clustering of fire incidents in Ernakulam’s suburbs points to systemic lapses in electrical safety standards, especially in small commercial units that often lack proper fire‑safety infrastructure.

"Improper handling of solar batteries and the proximity of flammable materials dramatically raise the risk of catastrophic fires," says fire‑safety expert Dr. Ajay Kumar.
Did You Know?: Kerala has seen a 35% rise in fires at small commercial establishments over the past five years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Will Thajudheen reopen his business?

A: He is currently processing insurance claims and planning reconstruction, but no reopening date has been set.

Q2: What steps are local authorities taking to prevent similar incidents?

A: The fire department has issued mandatory fire‑safety audits for all small businesses and issued guidelines for the safe installation and maintenance of solar batteries.