The fire
originated from a 40ft container carrying lithium batteries, which had arrived
from China and was bound for Kolkata.
As The Times
of India reported, quick response by firefighters brought the situation under
control within two hours, with no injuries or significant damage reported. The
container’s contents were safely removed and disposed of following safety
protocols.
The incident occurred near a movie set, which was
located in the vicinity of the terminal. Fortunately, VCTPL assured that all
safety measures were in place, and the movie crew remained unharmed throughout
the event.
An internal investigation is underway to determine the
cause of the fire. Filming at the site remained unaffected.