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Fire Erupts at Haneda Airport Demolition Hangar as Flights Continue

Officials report no injuries or flight disruptions, with the fire confined to a demolition-site hangar outside the restricted zone.

Overview

  • The blaze was reported shortly after 9 a.m. local time, with live camera footage showing black smoke and visible flames from the roof.
  • More than 30 fire engines and crews from the Tokyo Fire Department and police responded and continue firefighting operations.
  • The affected structure is an old hangar under demolition near the Tokyo Monorail Seibiba Station and lies outside the airport's restricted area.
  • Roughly 100 square meters of the roof burned, and over 20 demolition workers were present, with no injuries or missing persons confirmed.
  • Airport operators along with JAL and ANA say flights are operating normally as authorities monitor runway usage for any emerging effects.