A dramatic incident unfolded at the Chennai International Airport late Tuesday night when smoke began billowing from an Emirates flight bound for Dubai. A viral video captured by ground staff shows plumes of white smoke rising from the aircraft’s tail as airport employees and fire officials rush to the scene.
According to reports, the fire broke out while the plane was being refueled ahead of its scheduled departure. In the video, emergency responders can be seen spraying water on the tail of the aircraft to extinguish the fire, while airport staff carefully monitor the situation from the tarmac.
One passenger alleged that he was “kicked out” of thoe plane during the chaos. Details surrounding this claim remain unclear. The incident has raised questions about passenger safety and emergency response protocols.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported and the caupolse of the smoke is currently under investigation. Emirates has released an official statement regarding the smoke and apologized but the video has sparked widespread concern and discussion online about the safety measures on board flights.
