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. Before they knew it, the fire started spreading to a specific part of the building in a matter of moments. The area was covered in black smoke. As soon as the news was received, the fire station’s engines adjacent to the airport rushed to the scene. The firefighters started extinguishing the fire quickly. Since the ATC building is a sensitive and important part of the airport, no risks were taken. Several more fire engines arrived at the spot to bring the situation under control. There has been no major disruption of work or damage to ATC. There was no need to evacuate the entire building as the firefighters were quick to identify the source and contain the fire.”
However, due to the swift response of the firefighters and airport authorities, the fire was brought under control very quickly. Soon, the fire was completely brought under control within a short time due to the efforts of the firefighters. Later, cooling down work was also done so that there was no new danger from the pocket fire.
An airport official said, “The fire was mostly confined to an open area.
Investigation Launched into Fire at ATC Building
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fire that broke out in the ATC building, a secure and significant high-rise structure. Firefighters are looking into the possibility that recent decoration work on the second floor may have contributed to the incident. This work included the installation of small decorative lights, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations.
