A minor fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Thursday evening, triggering a swift emergency response and briefly causing concern among passengers. Officials said the blaze was quickly contained and did not disrupt airport operations.
According to the Mumbai Fire Department, the fire was reported in a ground-plus-three-storey structure, with flames confined to the ground floor near the 1-B Circle.
Fire brigade personnel, along with police and civic ward staff, rushed to the spot and secured the area. Videos shared by X users showed thick smoke billowing inside the premises as emergency teams worked to contain the situation.
In an official statement, a CSMIA spokesperson said the fire broke out around 6.10 pm due to a short circuit. The airport’s emergency response teams acted promptly and brought the blaze under control within minutes, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the terminal.
Authorities said no injuries were reported in the incident. Multiple fire tenders were deployed after the alert around 6.35 pm, and the situation was stabilised quickly.
Officials confirmed that all airport operations, including flight movements and passenger services, continued as normal.
In a separate incident, an Air India flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru returned to its origin shortly after take-off on Thursday following a suspected technical issue midair, the airline said.
“Flight AI2812 from Mumbai to Bengaluru on 9 April returned to Mumbai shortly after take-off as a precaution due to a suspected technical issue, in accordance with standard operating procedures,” an Air India spokesperson said.
The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and is currently undergoing detailed technical inspections as per the airline’s safety protocols.
“The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing detailed technical inspections in line with Air India’s safety standards,” the statement added.
“We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers. Our Mumbai airport teams provided immediate assistance, and an alternative aircraft was arranged to operate the flight,” it further said.
Source: India Today