Fort Kochi’s 300-year-old Koder House completely gutted in fire
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Tue, 29 September 2026Wed, 30 September 2026
What it is about
Koder familyJewish communityFort KochiKoder HouseSamuel S KoderWalton HomestayCharlotte WaltonJose DominicCochin, Kerala, India
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
Times of India
indiatimes.com
29 Sept, 15:11over 25 hours30 Sept, 16:28
How it spread - 2 original reports
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- Times of India15:11first to report
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.
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com16:28
Fresh fires broke out through Wednesday at Koder House, the 19th-century heritage mansion in Fort Kochi, a day after a massive blaze, as strong winds and soaring temperatures reignited smouldering wooden planks. Fire officials immediately brought the flare-ups under control before they could spread.