An Etihad Airways flight traveling from Chennai to Abu Dhabi is grounded in Chennai after an onboard fire, according to reports citing statements from authorities and airline officials. Multiple outlets say the aircraft is carrying around 280 passengers. The flight is prevented from continuing its journey while officials assess the extent of the incident and inspect the aircraft. Local response teams and airport personnel handle the situation at the Chennai airport, with passengers affected by delays as procedures are carried out following the fire. The reports do not indicate the cause of the fire or whether any injuries occurred, and they focus primarily on the grounding of the flight and the immediate disruption to travel plans for passengers scheduled to fly to Abu Dhabi. Further updates are expected as investigations continue and the airline works to determine next steps for the aircraft and passengers, including potential rebooking or repairs, depending on the findings of the inspection.