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IndiGo Coach Catches Fire at Mumbai Airport During Heavy Rains With No Injuries

IndiGo has opened an internal probe into the cause.

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Mumbai Airport Indigo passenger bus fire

Overview

  • An IndiGo passenger coach parked at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport caught fire on August 19 during heavy rainfall.
  • The blaze was quickly extinguished, and the airline reported no injuries or damage to other assets.
  • IndiGo said the vehicle had been inactive for several hours before the fire started.
  • The carrier reiterated that it follows strict safety protocols across on‑ground and flight operations.
  • Weather conditions disrupted operations in Mumbai, with flights diverted to Surat, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad and airlines warning of delays.