Broadway in Kochi gears up for Onam amid lingering fire safety concerns

Broadway in Kochi prepares for Onam amid unresolved fire safety concerns. A fire hydrant proposal remains stalled despite a Collector’s directive following the 2025 Koluthara Bazaar fire, with fire officials citing inadequate hydrants and haphazard parking as barriers to emergency response. Traders report insufficient safety measures as the commercial hub faces the festive rush.