Kozhikode beach fire station returns to original location
The move comes amid concerns that relocating the beach fire station to Meenchanda would delay responses to emergencies in key commercial areas such as S.M. Street, Valiyangadi, and Palayam, where the risk of fire accidents is relatively high
The Kozhikode Beach Fire and Rescue Station, which was temporarily relocated to Meenchanda last month, has returned to its original position at the beach. This move, approved by the Kozhikode Corporation, is set to improve emergency response times in the city. A newly constructed building near the former Corporation office has been allocated space for the station, previously located in the Azhaku office and transport wing.
All relevant files and materials were moved to prepare for the station's return. The new building is equipped to store firefighting equipment and accommodate personnel. The wall dividing the fire station from the Corporation building has been demolished. Alongside the existing temporary shed, an additional one has been constructed to park vehicles.
The Corporation provided the building as a temporary solution, following concerns that the station's relocation to Meenchanda might delay responses to fires in high-risk commercial areas like S.M. Street, Valiyangadi, and Palayam. Prior to the station's closure, fire tenders had to be dispatched from Meenchanda or Vellimadukunnu.
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