Fire breaks
out at Changi Airport Terminal 2 departure hall
SINGAPORE – Flight operations at Changi Airport Terminal 2 have
been affected by a fire which prompted a major evacuation on
Tuesday (May 16).
According to a statement from Changi Airport Group (CAG), the fire
broke out at about 5:40pm. The fire alarm was activated due to
smoke coming through the air vents.
The Changi Airport Emergency Service team is onsite, and the Police
and firefighters are managing the incident.
In social media posts, eyewitnesses described the terminal as being
smoke-filled, adding that they could not see any flames.
In an update on social media, CAG said: "We have identified the
cause of the fire. The situation is under control.
"Flight operations at T2 are affected. We seek the understanding of
the public."
This story is developing.
-- TODAY