A large fire broke out in a footwear factory at Aravankara, Malappuram district, Kerala on Friday morning. The Malappuram Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call at 11:50 am and immediately sent teams to the scene. The fire was intense, destroying about 80% of the manufacturing area, raw material storage, and godown. More than 10 fire tenders from nearby stations, including Malappuram, Thirur, Ponnani, Perinthalmanna, Manjeri, and Meenchantha, worked hard to control the flames. To stop the fire from spreading to nearby houses, firefighters took important safety steps. By 3 pm, nearly 90% of the fire was brought under control. Fire officials suspect the blaze started due to an electrical short circuit. They said, "the exact cause will be confirmed only after a detailed examination by the Electrical Inspectorate and police." The incident shows the challenges fire services face to protect factories and nearby areas.