DUBAI- Check-in at Dubai International Airport’s (DXB) Terminal 2 started up again after a short pause. A small fire broke out on Saturday night, but airport firefighters quickly put it out.
The airport team worked fast to fix the problem and get things moving again. They haven’t said what caused the fire or if anything was damaged.
Dubai Airport Fire
The airport got back to normal in just a few hours. This happened during a busy time when lots of people were traveling through Dubai. The airport is an important stop for many international flights.
Dubai Airports kept people informed about what was happening through social media.
They said sorry for any problems the fire caused and thanked everyone for being patient while they sorted things out.
It was a minor fire and the airport said that no one was injured.
Well, this is not the first time such an incident has happened. Last Year, Kolkata Airport reported fire broke out at the Departure area.
Similar Incidents
A major fire erupted in a multi-storey car park at Luton Airport in October 2023, forcing the airport to halt all flights. The blaze injured four firefighters and one airport employee, who were all taken to the hospital.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident at 9:38 pm on Tuesday. Fifteen fire engines, three specialized aerial appliances, and over 100 firefighters responded to the emergency. The fire damaged up to 1,200 of the 1,500 vehicles in the car park. Firefighters faced a severe, rapidly spreading fire that affected multiple floors.
A temporary ramp is being installed to remove undamaged vehicles. The incident caused the partial collapse of the car park structure. Luton Airport suspended all flight operations due to the fire’s impact.
A police segway unexpectedly caught fire at Dulles International Airport in August 2023, forcing a 90-minute evacuation. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. in a departure terminal. Smoke filled the airport when the segway started smoking and ignited. Two officers got hurt during the event. Airport fire and rescue teams quickly responded to control the fire.
They worked to clear smoke from different parts of the terminal. Officials evacuated everyone from the main terminal’s departure levels. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) reported the incident but couldn’t explain why the segway caught fire.
The sudden fire disrupted travel plans for many passengers preparing for their flights. Airport operations faced significant challenges during the evacuation and smoke-clearing process. The incident highlighted potential safety concerns with electric vehicles in busy public spaces.
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