Fire breaks out at Kolkata Airport in West Bengal

A fire broke out in Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday evening.

A check-in counter in the departure area was where the fire started. For departure, Section 3 has been closed.

"At Kolkata Airport's 3C departure terminal building, a fire breaks out," an official told to ANI.

"There was a minor fire and smoke on the



check-in area portal D at 9:12 pm and fully extinguished by 9:40 pm.  All passengers are evacuated safely and the check-in process was suspended due to the presence of smoke in the check-in area.  Check-in and operation have been resumed now," said Airport Authority of India.

Black smoke covering the entire airport and passengers running in fear, according to reports, sparked panic and frenzy.