The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says a fire outbreak occurred at the terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Monday.
In a statement issued on the incident, FAAN said no casualty has been recorded so far.
The agency said its firefighting team is working to contain the situation.
“Our firefighting team is currently responding and working to contain the situation. No loss of life has been recorded,” the authority said.
FAAN EVACUATES PASSENGERS, AIRPORT PERSONNEL
In another statement, FAAN said the evacuation of passengers and airport personnel is in progress.
The agency added that it has called for reinforcements from the Lagos state government, Julius Berger Nigeria, and the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.
“Emergency response operations are ongoing as our firefighting teams continue efforts to fully contain and curtail the fire, while the orderly evacuation of passengers and airport personnel is in progress,” FAAN said.
“To strengthen response efforts, FAAN has activated mutual aid arrangements and called for reinforcements from the Lagos State Government, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, and other relevant emergency agencies.
“We wish to reassure the public that no loss of life has been recorded at this time, and all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard lives and property.”
Details of the cause of the fire and the extent of damage were not immediately disclosed at the time of filing this report.
The agency added that further updates would be provided as the situation develops.
On April 25, 2024, flight operations at terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos had been diverted by the FAAN to the D Wing following a fire outbreak at the facility.
In March of the same year, FAAN said there was a minor wire spark in one of the units at MMIA.
The incident had reportedly led to travellers and workers being evacuated to a departure hall due to thick smoke billowing from a section of the facility.
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