Timely action by the security personnel manning the Amritsar Rajasansi Airport prevented a major tragedy on Sunday, after a stray welding spark, in the under construction arrival terminal, started a minor fire. The flames were soon brought under control, say police officials.
Sabotage was ruled out by police officials, who said the fire erupted after welding sparks fell onto the floor and caused the fire.
Security personnel posted at the Airport were prompt in their response and the fire was doused immediately.
No causality or any loss to building of the airport was reported, but fire tenders were pressed into service as a precautionary measure.
Airport sources said the fire could have caused extensive damage, but for the timely action of the of security personnel and add that the fire was the result of gross negligence on part of those working in the construction area.
The terminal was evacuated as a preventative measure as the smoke made it virtually impossible for people to breathe inside the terminal.
Sabotage was ruled out by police officials, who said the fire erupted after welding sparks fell onto the floor and caused the fire.
Security personnel posted at the Airport were prompt in their response and the fire was doused immediately.
No causality or any loss to building of the airport was reported, but fire tenders were pressed into service as a precautionary measure.
Airport sources said the fire could have caused extensive damage, but for the timely action of the of security personnel and add that the fire was the result of gross negligence on part of those working in the construction area.
The terminal was evacuated as a preventative measure as the smoke made it virtually impossible for people to breathe inside the terminal.
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