On Thursday morning, a fire occurred inside an Airbus A321 at Helsinki-Vantaa airport during maintenance work. The fire was caused by a kettle that ignited, but fortunately, there were no passengers on the aircraft at the time of the incident. The quick response by the crew helped to contain the fire before it could spread to the aircraft's structure, preventing any major damage or danger to outside personnel.

The emergency services in Central Uusimaa were alerted at 9:16 AM regarding a large vehicle fire, deploying ten units to the scene to manage the situation. The prompt response ensured that the situation was controlled efficiently, and there were no reported injuries or significant risks involved. With the fire quickly contained, operations at the airport remained unaffected, and secure measures were put in place.

This incident raises concerns regarding safety protocols within aircraft maintenance activities, particularly the handling of appliances that pose a fire risk. Airline operators and maintenance crews may need to reassess their operational procedures to ensure that such incidents are avoided in the future, ensuring both staff safety and the integrity of airline operations.