Fire at Henri Coandă Airport, between the Arrivals and Departures terminals / A woman, previously hospitalized in Psychiatry, is suspected of having caused the fire

A fire broke out Thursday night in the corridor area connecting the “Arrivals” and “Departures” terminals of Henri Coandă Airport. A woman who has been hospitalized several times in psychiatric facilities is suspected in the case.

Smoke was observed at the scene, and firefighters from the airport’s fire rescue and extinguishing service acted to put out the blaze.

A Romanian citizen, a woman suspected of causing the fire, was identified in the area. She received medical care and was transported under escort to several hospital units for specialist evaluations and consultations. Subsequently, the woman was hospitalized.

According to police officers, the suspect has a record of several admissions to psychiatric hospitals. After the medical evaluations are completed, she is to be taken to the headquarters of the Bucharest Regional Transport Police Section, where legal measures will be ordered.

Investigations continue into the offenses of destruction and bodily harm. The police state that no other victims or material damage were recorded, and air traffic was not disrupted. The authorities will determine the exact circumstances in which the fire occurred and the responsibility of the identified person.