Fire Scare at Kolkata Airport, Flights Continue Uninterrupted
What Happened
A fire broke out early Tuesday on the open terrace area of the old Air Traffic Control (ATC) building at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Airport fire services quickly contained the blaze using three fire engines, and officials confirmed that flight operations were not affected. Preliminary reports suggest a possible short circuit in decorative lights installed for Independence Day celebrations.
Key Takeaways
The incident highlighted the importance of airport emergency response systems. Despite the fire occurring in a critical airport facility, swift containment ensured no disruption to air traffic, passenger services, or ATC operations.