A minor fire broke out at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Wednesday night. The fire broke out at the check-in area of the departure terminal building at around 9:12 pm. All passengers were evacuated safely and the fire was extinguished by 9:40 pm.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, it is suspected that it may have been caused by a short circuit. The fire caused some damage to the check-in area, but no injuries were reported.
The airport operations were not affected by the fire. However, the check-in process was suspended for a few hours due to the presence of smoke in the check-in area.
The Airport Authority of India has issued a statement saying that the fire was minor and that all passengers were evacuated safely. The authority has also said that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The fire comes at a time when the airport is already facing a number of challenges, including a shortage of staff and a lack of infrastructure. The fire has further compounded the problems faced by the airport.
The authorities have said that they are taking steps to improve the safety and security of the airport. They have also said that they are working to improve the infrastructure of the airport.
The fire has caused some anxiety among passengers and airport officials. However, the authorities have assured that all measures are being taken to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.