The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has begun an investigation into the incident of fire at the Kolkata airport. The fire broke out at the check-in area of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport around 9.12 pm on Wednesday, leading to chaos and panic among passengers see pics (Photo/PTI)
Updated On: 2023-06-15 11:57 AM IST
Compiled by : Anagha Sawant
A probe has been started into the incident of fire, an AAI spokesperson said. The fire was doused by 9.40 pm, and check-in service resumed at 10.25 pm
West Bengal Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose said, "Initially, it seems that some fault related to the air conditioning system caused the fire". The exact reason behind it will be known after an investigation
Firemen and other officials at the departure gate of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport where a fire broke out
No one was injured in the mishap, the AAI authority stated, adding that no arriving flight was delayed
Airport officials react after a fire broke out at the departure gate of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, in Kolkata
