Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
While in cruise; I smelled a strong electrical odor on the flight deck. I conferred with First Officer and she confirmed this as well. Not more than a few minutes later we received a call from our Flight Attendant stating there was a strong electrical smell and the cabin was hazy. I instructed [the] Flight Attendant to turn off ALL electrical components off in the cabin. We then completed the; Fuselage Fire or Smoke; Unknown Source checklist; declaring an emergency and diverted and landed without further incident.
DHC8-100 Captain reports smelling electrical fumes during cruise flight; which is confirmed by the First Officer and the Flight Attendant. The crew elects to divert to the nearest suitable airport while completing applicable checklists.