Panic ensued at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Terminal 1 on Thursday evening after a fire broke out. Preliminary investigation points to a short circuit as the cause. Fire brigade teams immediately reached the spot and brought the fire under control.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is the primary international airport serving Mumbai, India. Originally named Sahar International Airport, it opened in 1981 and was later renamed in 1999 in honor of the 17th-century Maratha warrior-king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is renowned for its modern Terminal 2, which opened in 2014 and features a celebrated art program and architectural design inspired by traditional Indian pavilions.

Terminal 1

Terminal 1 is a major passenger terminal at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which opened in 1974 as part of the airport’s initial development. Its distinctive circular, futuristic design by architect Paul Andreu features a central hub with satellite gates, making it an iconic example of 1970s aviation architecture.