Minor Fire at Goa's Dabolim Airport Promptly Contained, No Flight Disruptions
Minor fire at Goa’s Dabolim airport; passengers evacuated, operations unaffected
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A minor fire caused by an electrical fault occurred at Goa International Airport on Saturday, leading to the evacuation of passengers. The fire was quickly controlled, and flight operations remained unaffected, with no injuries reported.
- 01A minor fire broke out due to an electrical fault at Goa International Airport.
- 02Passengers were evacuated, but flight operations were not disrupted.
- 03The fire was contained within eight minutes by the airport's fire team.
- 04No injuries were reported during the incident.
- 05The airport operates on a schedule that allows for no flight activity during certain hours.
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On Saturday, a minor fire broke out at Goa International Airport, located in Dabolim, Goa, due to an electrical fault in the switch room near the elevator at the 'Arrival A2' corridor. The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 am and was quickly addressed by the airport's fire team, who contained the fire by 11:43 am. Passengers were evacuated to smoke-free areas, and operations remained unaffected as the incident coincided with the airport's scheduled downtime for Navy operations. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that the arrival area was clear of smoke by the time the first flight arrived, and no injuries were reported. Smoke was effectively managed using smoke extractors, ensuring safety for all present at the airport.
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The quick response to the fire ensured that passengers were safe and that airport operations continued without disruption, maintaining confidence in airport safety.
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