Calcutta Airport with fire pictures
A fire broke out at the 3C departure terminal building of Kolkata Airport, leading to the immediate deployment of two fire engines. The incident occurred around 9:20 PM and was reported near the security check-in area. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported. The fire was fully extinguished by 9:40 PM. Initial investigations suggest that a short circuit may have caused the fire. The airport authorities took prompt action to control the situation and ensure the safety of passengers. The cooling process was initiated to prevent any further risk.
During the incident, panic and chaos ensued as black smoke engulfed the airport premises, causing passengers to run in fear. It was reported that a conveyor belt caught fire, contributing to the spreading smoke. However, the fire tenders managed to bring the situation under control, and all passengers and airline crews were safely evacuated. The check-in process was temporarily suspended due to the presence of smoke in the affected area, but it was expected to resume by 10:15 PM.
Further details about the incident are awaited, and a thorough investigation will determine the exact cause of the fire.
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