Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Chennai Airport Disputes Major Fire Report, Cites Minor Smoke
The Chennai Airport corrected news reports about a fire on a cargo plane.
Instead of a big fire, there was only smoke and sparks, possibly from oil.
The airport said the plane was not damaged and asked news sources to check facts before publishing to avoid causing panic.
Chennai Airport clarified reports of a major fire on a cargo aircraft.
The airport stated that there was only smoke and sparks, not a major fire.
The smoke and sparks may have been due to oil residue, according to the airport.
The aircraft did not suffer any damage.
The Airport Authority requested media to verify information before publishing reports.
- Who
- Chennai Airport Authority and Media Outlets
- What
- Chennai Airport clarified reports about a fire on a cargo aircraft.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- Chennai Airport
- Why
- To clarify reports and prevent the spread of misinformation.
News Media
Chennai Airport Authority
Fire Incident
News Media
Reports of a major fire on a cargo aircraft
Chennai Airport Authority
No major fire; only smoke and sparks
- Incident Type
- Clarification of Engine Incident
- Location
- Chennai Airport
- Involved
- Cargo Aircraft
- Source of Clarification
- Chennai Airport Authority
- Airport Request
- Verify Information
Sources
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Fire in Engine of Kuala Lumpur–Chennai Cargo Flight, No Injuries
BREAKING Massive Fire Erupts on Cargo Flight Engine in Chennai; Lands Safely, No Injuries
Fire erupts on cargo plane's engine in Chennai
Cargo plane's engine catches fire in Chennai
Fire erupts on cargo flight engine in Chennai, aircraft lands safely, none injured: Official sources - Telegraph India
Fire breaks out in cargo flight engine during landing in Chennai
Fire erupts on cargo flight engine; aircraft lands safely, none injured: Official sources
Fire Erupts on Cargo Flight Engine; Aircraft Lands Safely
