Kolkata Airport News: Fire Breaks Out at Old ATC Building, No Injuries Reported
Kolkata Airport News
A fire broke out at the old Air Traffic Control (ATC) building of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Tuesday. Airport officials said the fire was brought under control quickly and did not spread to other parts of the building. No injuries were reported in the incident.
According to officials, airport employees noticed the fire on the third floor of the old ATC building. After the fire was reported, two fire tenders were immediately sent to the location. Firefighters worked to control the flames and successfully prevented the fire from spreading to other areas of the building.
Kolkata airport director Vikram Singh said the fire started in an open area on the third floor of the old ATC building. He confirmed that the situation was brought under control and that the blaze did not spread to other sections of the building.
The incident briefly raised concern among airport employees and officials because the ATC building is an important part of airport infrastructure. However, officials said there was no major damage caused by the fire.
Preliminary information from fire officials suggests that the blaze may have been caused by an electrical short circuit. The old ATC building had been decorated with string lights during the Independence Day celebrations. Officials suspect that one of the decorative lights may have developed an electrical fault, which could have started the fire.
However, the exact reason for the incident has not yet been officially confirmed. Airport authorities said an investigation is underway to establish the precise cause of the fire and assess the extent of any damage.
The quick response of the airport’s emergency and fire teams helped prevent the situation from becoming more serious. The fire was contained before it could reach other areas of the building.
Airport officials are expected to review the electrical arrangements and safety measures in the old ATC building as part of the investigation. Such checks are important at airports because electrical systems, communication facilities and other infrastructure require strict safety standards.
The incident comes as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections of electrical equipment, especially when temporary decorative lights are installed in airport buildings. Authorities will determine whether any additional safety measures are needed after completing the investigation.
For now, officials have confirmed that the fire was brought under control, no one was injured, and there was no major damage to the old ATC building. Further details about the incident are expected once the investigation is completed.
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