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“Small” fire at Kolkata Airport, India; passengers briefly evacuated

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A fire at the check-in of Kolkata Airport, India briefly disrupted the check-in process in the evening of 14 June. 

There was a minor fire & smoke on the check in area portal D at 2112 pm. and fully extinguished by 2140 pm. All passengers are evacuated safely and check in process suspended due to presence of smoke in the check in area. Check in and operation will resume by 1015 pm,” the airport tweeted.

The reason for the fire has still to be determined. One could argue, but a second video emerged on social media indicating that the fire was not that minor (see below).

This post was published on 14 June 2023 22:47

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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