Quick Response Prevents Major Incident at Mumbai Airport: Minor Fire Contained
A minor fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Thursday evening. Thanks to the rapid response of emergency teams, the fire was quickly controlled, ensuring that airport operations continued without disruption and no injuries were reported. The incident, caused by a short circuit, highlights the effectiveness of the airport's safety protocols.
| Apr 9, 2026, 21:36 IST
Fire Incident at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Mumbai: On Thursday evening, a fire erupted at Terminal 1 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Fortunately, it was quickly contained, according to airport officials.
Operations at the airport were not disrupted, and there were no reported injuries.
The fire, attributed to a short circuit, was detected at 6:10 PM and was extinguished by emergency response teams within minutes, as stated by a spokesperson for CSMIA.
The spokesperson characterized the incident as a 'minor' fire.