Fire breaks out in ATC building at Kolkata airport; operations unaffected

A fire erupted in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) building at Kolkata airport on Monday, prompting a swift emergency response. Airport Director Vikram Singh confirmed that flight operations remained unaffected throughout the incident and normal services continued without disruption.

According to officials, the fire did not reach critical ATC or meteorological department equipment, preventing potential impact on airport functions. The blaze was contained before causing damage to essential infrastructure required for flight operations.

Initial investigations point to a short circuit in decorative lighting installed to mark India's Independence Day celebrations as the probable cause of the fire. However, authorities said a detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the incident.

The incident triggered heightened security protocols at the airport as emergency teams responded to bring the situation under control. Officials have indicated that a comprehensive inquiry will be conducted to prevent similar occurrences in the future.