Overview

• The fire broke out at around 1:30 p.m. when sparks from a gas gun used to deter birds ignited dry grass near the runway.
• Airport and municipal fire services extinguished the blaze within 90 minutes, clearing the runway by 2:45 p.m.
• At least three domestic flights were diverted to Ahmedabad and Vadodara and a helicopter was rerouted, while a Delhi-bound service faced delays.
• Officials confirmed there were no injuries or property damage from the incident.
• Authorities have opened a formal investigation into the exact cause of the fire.