Panic and confusion gripped the international wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport this morning as a fire erupted, causing concern among passengers and airport personnel.
A witness noted that passengers located at the security point that was still active were not informed of the fire
Panic and confusion gripped the international wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport this morning as a fire erupted, causing concern among passengers and airport personnel.
The incident was reportedly triggered by a malfunctioning cable on the airport’s tarmac on Tuesday, September 06, 2023.
Reports suggest that the blaze had already caused significant damage to a portion of the administrative office of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) the night before, further exacerbating the situation. Authorities swiftly responded by evacuating all passengers and staff from the affected building.
However, a witness noted that passengers located at a security point that was still active were not informed of the fire till “it almost consumed” them.
Both the Lagos State Fire Service and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) fire department were on the scene, diligently working to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to other areas of the airport.
