Fort Kochi’s 300-year-old Koder House completely gutted in fire

Koder House, a significant heritage structure in Fort Kochi, suffered complete destruction due to a fire. This building, dating back to 1800s, was connected to the influential Koder family in the local Jewish community. Previously, it functioned as a boutique hotel and hosted cultural events related to Judaism. The incident has highlighted the urgent need for preserving historic buildings in the area.