36 Fire Units Battle Blaze as Airlines Divert Planes to Kolkata and Chattogram
A devastating fire erupted in the cargo terminal of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday afternoon around 2:30 PM, forcing authorities to suspend all flight operationsThe blaze originated at Gate No. 8 of the cargo village, prompting deployment of 36 firefighting units to the scene .
Bangladesh Fire Service, Air Force, Navy, and Civil Aviation Authority jointly launched rescue operations to control the massive inferno . Initial reports confirm the chemical warehouse and international courier storage areas sustained severe damage, though no casualties have been reported.
Flight disruptions were widespread IndiGo’s Delhi-Dhaka service was diverted to Kolkata, while multiple flights from Bangkok, Sharjah, and Saidpur were redirected to Chattogram Batik Air and IndiGo flights remained stranded on taxiways, with a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong circling overhead unable to land .
By 5:15 PM, airport authorities reported the fire was mostly under control, though flight suspension continued All aircraft at the airport were confirmed safe . Industry officials indicated that cargo insurance will cover losses, but damage assessment remains ongoing.
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