Fire Breaks Out in AI SATS Bus at Delhi T3 Airport; No Casualties Reported

New Delhi:  On October 28, 2025, a bus belonging to AI SATS, Air India’s ground handling company, caught fire at Terminal 3 (T3) of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport).

The incident occurred near aircraft bay number 32. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board the bus at the time, preventing a major disaster.

Immediate Response and Containment

As soon as the fire broke out, the fire department team arrived promptly and brought the fire under control. It has been confirmed that no one was injured and no damage was caused to any of the surrounding aircraft.

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The airport authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, while an official statement from Air India is awaited.

Airport Significance and Facilities

Delhi Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country, with three terminals and four runways. It has the capacity to handle over 100 million passengers annually. Terminal 3 is one of the largest terminals in the world and serves approximately 40 million passengers per year.

T3 is used for both domestic and international flights. The lower level of the terminal is used for arrivals, and the upper level is used for departures.

Recent Upgrades and Capacity

Last week, Terminal 2 (T2) was renovated and reopened. This has improved passenger facilities and increased the airport’s operational capacity. While the fire incident at T3 caused some disruption, the situation is now reported to be completely normal.

Although the fire incident may seem alarming, the fact that no one was injured is a relief. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the cause of the fire is expected to be determined in due course.

This incident also highlights the importance of airport safety and emergency response protocols.

Recent Bus Accidents

Several horrific bus accidents have occurred across India, including in Delhi and Rajasthan, in recent days:

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October 14: Bus fire on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway, 22 deaths.

October 24: A bus-motorcycle collision followed by a fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in 20 deaths.

October 25: Nighttime bus fire in Madhya Pradesh; all passengers rescued.

October 26: Bus fire due to tire burst on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway; all 70 passengers are safe.