Minor Fire at Goa's Dabolim Airport Contained Without Disruption to Flights
Fire at Goa’s Dabolim Airport quickly contained; flights unaffected
The Indian Express
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A minor fire occurred in an electrical switch room at Goa International Airport in Dabolim on Saturday, but was quickly contained with no casualties reported. Flight operations were unaffected, and passengers near the terminal were safely relocated.
- 01Fire reported in electrical switch room at Dabolim Airport.
- 02Incident occurred at 11:34 AM and was controlled by 11:43 AM.
- 03No casualties; flight operations remained unaffected.
- 04Passengers near the terminal were relocated to smoke-free areas.
- 05Smoke was cleared by 12:25 PM using smoke extractors.
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On Saturday, a minor fire broke out in an electrical switch room at Goa International Airport in Dabolim at 11:34 AM. The fire was quickly controlled by the airport's fire team within nine minutes, and no casualties were reported. Flight operations remained unaffected as the incident occurred during NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) hours, allowing for timely management of the situation. Passengers in the terminal area were relocated to areas free from smoke, and by 12:25 PM, smoke was effectively cleared using smoke extractors. Dabolim Airport operates as a civil enclave under the Ministry of Defence, with the Indian Navy providing air traffic services.
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The swift response to the fire ensured that airport operations continued smoothly, minimizing disruption for travelers.
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