Thiruvananthapuram: A fire broke out on Friday inside the warehouse of Tata Elxsi at Technopark. The blaze reportedly started in a storage area where employees' belongings were kept.

The fire, which began around 5 p.m., was first noticed by employees who saw heavy smoke coming from the warehouse. They immediately alerted the fire department.

Two fire units from the Technopark area have arrived at the scene and are working to control the fire. The warehouse, which stored paint and thinner, saw the fire spread rapidly due to the flammable materials.

Firefighters are continuing efforts to prevent further damage.

Meanwhile, the company spokesperson clarified that it was a minor incident. "Dense smoke was observed coming from the electrical distribution room due to a short circuit. The smoke did not spread beyond the room, and a thorough investigation is being conducted to ascertain the cause of the fire," he said.