Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): A fire broke out at the Gannavaram International Airport in Vijayawada on Tuesday, damaging equipment and luggage stored in the Customs section, officials said.

According to airport authorities, the incident occurred in the Customs officials' room, where flames suddenly erupted. The fire reportedly originated in the immigration section before spreading to nearby areas of the Customs office.

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Software equipment, a split air conditioner in the immigration room, and luggage bags belonging to Customs officials were gutted in the blaze.

Airport fire personnel immediately rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control, preventing a major mishap, officials said.

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Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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