Fire At Kolkata Airport's Air Traffic Control Building, Flight Ops Unaffected
A fire broke out on the second floor of the Air Traffic Control building at Kolkata Airport early Tuesday morning. Authorities contained the blaze quickly, and flight operations remained unaffected.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of fire safety protocols in critical infrastructure and the resilience of airport operations during emergencies.
A sudden fire incident in the early hours of Tuesday caused widespread panic at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata.It is learnt that the fire broke out on the second floor of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) building at Kolkata Airport. However, due to the swift response of the firefighters and airport authorities, the fire was brought under control very quickly. At the same time, flight operations remained unaffected. The situation at present is completely normal.According to airport staff, the security guards and other staff on duty suddenly saw flames coming out of the second floor of the ATC building at around 4 am.Before they knew it, the fire started spreading to a specific part of the building in a matter of moments.
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