# Koder House heritage building fire in Kochi

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/koder-house-heritage-building-fire-in-kochi
> Updated: 2026-09-29T16:00:04.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

A fire broke out at Koder House, a 218-year-old heritage building in Fort Kochi, on a Tuesday evening. The blaze, which is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, gutted much of the structure’s upper floor. The red-brick mansion is a significant landmark associated with the Jewish heritage of Kochi.

To prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings due to strong coastal winds, firefighting efforts involved two fire and rescue units from Mattanchery, as well as assistance from the Navy and Coast Guard. The building was reportedly being converted into a heritage hotel at the time of the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: India reports multiple fires including historic Koder House and Mumbai train rake

Multiple fires were reported in India, including the destruction of the historic Koder House in Fort Kochi, a train rake fire at Mumbai's CSMT yard, and the loss of eight homes in Jammu and Kashmir.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mumbai-airport-flight-operations-disrupted-by-severe-weather

### 2026-09-28: Koder House heritage building in Kochi gutted by fire

A fire suspected to be caused by a short circuit gutted the upper floor of the 218-year-old historic Koder House in Fort Kochi, India.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koder-house-heritage-building-in-kochi-gutted-by-fire

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