Overview
- A fire in the Terminal 1B utility area at Mumbai’s airport on Thursday evening drew a rapid response and was brought under control within minutes.
- Airport officials reported no injuries, and flight operations continued without interruption.
- Firefighters and the airport’s rescue teams contained flames limited to the ground floor, and the Mumbai Fire Brigade classified the event as a Level‑I incident.
- Authorities suspect a short circuit in cable trays and switch boxes sparked the fire, and technical inspections and an electrical safety audit are underway.
- Parts of the terminal lost internet and some electrical systems during precautionary shutdowns, and passengers near the zone were moved, causing brief queues.