Thiruvanantha puram, Feb 26: A major fire broke out near the Sree Padmanabha Swami temple here, one of the richest shrines in the country, early on Sunday.
According to fire department sources, the fire broke out at the western entrance of the temple and two offices of the archaeology department and a post office were completely gutted.
However, the temple is safe.
According to initial reports, the fire originated from a waste dump. Two fire force personnel were injured while controlling the inferno.
Officials said the fire was brought under control in one hour and the exact damage would be gauged later.