Thrissur: A former employee was responsible for the fire that completely destroyed an oil godown facility at Thrissur. The accused, Tito, said that he set the facility on fire out of anger after being dismissed. 

The fire occurred at Gulf Petro Chemicals Oil Company in the Velakkode Industrial Area. The blaze was first noticed at 3:30 am, and the fire department was immediately informed. Firefighters from eight units, including the Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, and Guruvayur units, rushed to the spot to control the fire.

The fire was brought under control by 8:45 am. It even spread to a nearby rubber estate, but no casualties were reported. Preliminary estimates suggest losses worth several lakhs. 

Tito later surrendered to the police.

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