KOCHI: A fire incident was reported on Tuesday at the historic Old Harbour Hotel at Fort Kochi.
Following a request for assistance from the Commissioner of Police, Kochi, the Southern Naval Command promptly mobilised firefighting resources to assist the civil authorities in containing the fire.
The historic 300-year-old Koder House, a landmark of Fort Kochi’s Jewish and colonial heritage, was completely gutted in a major fire on Tuesday night. The 1808 mansion, remodelled by Jewish community leader Samuel S. Koder, later became a heritage boutique hotel. No casualties… pic.twitter.com/jXpVJcnx4Q
— Ashish (@KP_Aashish) September 30, 2026
Accordingly, Defence Fire Tenders (DFT) from INS Dronacharya, INS Venduruthy & INS Garuda were immediately pressed into service. The naval teams actively participated in the fire-fighting operation alongside the local fire and police authorities and contributed towards bringing the fire under control. Through coordinated and sustained efforts by the responding agencies, the fire was brought under control.
A fire at Fort Kochi’s historic Old Harbour Hotel is now under control after the Indian Navy stepped in to help.
Following a request from the Kochi Police Commissioner, fire tenders from three naval bases rushed to assist local agencies. #Kochi #IndianNavy pic.twitter.com/lddp5ubIYb
— Akash Sharma (@kaidensharmaa) September 29, 2026
A release said the prompt response and assistance rendered by the Indian Navy reaffirm the Southern Naval Command’s commitment to supporting the civil administration and local authorities during emergencies and disasters, in keeping with the Navy’s role in providing assistance to the civil authorities whenever required. (ANI)
