Room housing electrical appliances damaged
Airport authorities deployed in-house fire extinguishers to contain and douse the blaze before it could spread.
VASCO
A fire broke out in the storeroom of Terminal 2 in the Goa International Airport at Dabolim on Saturday morning, triggering brief concern within the terminal premises.
The storeroom, which housed electrical items and appliances, sustained damage as the flames spread within the enclosed space.
Airport authorities acted swiftly, deploying in-house fire extinguishers to contain and douse the blaze before it could escalate or spread to adjoining areas. No injuries or loss of life were reported in the incident, bringing relief to passengers and airport staff present at the time.
Sources said that as a precautionary measure, a portion of the terminal was temporarily closed for a few minutes while firefighting operations were underway. Normal operations resumed shortly after the situation was brought under control.
Preliminary indications suggest that the presence of electrical equipment in the store room may have contributed to the fire, though the exact cause is yet to be officially confirmed. Airport authorities are expected to carry out a detailed assessment to determine the origin of the blaze and evaluate the extent of the damage caused.
Further investigation is underway.
