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Fire breaks out at Lagos airport

06 Sep 2023
Fire breaks out at Lagos airport

On Wednesday, a fire caused chaos to break out at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Passengers and airline operators were spotted fleeing the building.

According to information obtained by Vanguard, a smoke issue was reported at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, at around 7:50 this morning.

It was determined that the smoke was coming from the Terminal building's basement.

According to the FAAN, Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, “Promptly responding to the situation, the dedicated firefighters from the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport initiated immediate action. Their swift response and professional efforts have successfully brought the situation under control.

“In accordance with our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of passengers, staff, and all airport users, the Terminal building was promptly evacuated due to the smoke that had permeated some areas of the facility.

“We are pleased to report that the situation is presently under control.

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