Srinagar air operations briefly hit due to fire near airport

Flight operations at the Srinagar international airport were affected for 45 minutes on Monday due to a fire incident adjacent to the airport. Police sources said, a fire incident near the air traffic control centre of the Indian Air Force airfield hit the operation of flights.

"The fire incident on the Air Force airfield side caused suspension of flights to and from Srinagar International Airport for about 45 minutes. The fire was brought under control and flight operations were resumed after that," sources said.

The Indian Air Force airfield is situated adjacent to Srinagar International Airport.

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