BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Lagos Airport
Smoke came from the terminal’s FM-200 suppression system, and FAAN said no casualties were reported as investigations continue.
- On Sunday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria clarified that no fire occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, correcting earlier reports of an incident at the facility.
- FAAN reported that smoke observed in the area resulted from the discharge of the terminal's FM-200 fire suppression system rather than an actual fire outbreak.
- The FAAN Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service deployed to the terminal to contain the situation, with the authority confirming no reported casualties or loss of life.
- Normal operations have since resumed at the terminal, with FAAN thanking passengers, airlines, and stakeholders for their cooperation while emphasizing its commitment to airport safety.
- Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Henry Agbebire stated that preliminary findings show no fire took place, and the cause of the system's activation remains under investigation.
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FAAN says smoke, not fire, caused emergency at Lagos airport
The clarification came hours after FAAN initially reported a fire at the Lagos airport terminal, before preliminary findings showed the terminal’s fire suppression system caused the smoke. The post FAAN says smoke, not fire, caused emergency at Lagos airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
BREAKING: Fire engulfs Lagos airport
Fire incident, on Sunday, occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria confirmed the outbreak in a statement posted on its official X handle. According to FAAN, its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service, ARFFS, had been deployed to contain the fire. FAAN said there were no […] BREAKING: Fire engulfs Lagos airport
Fire breaks out at Lagos airport terminal, no casualty recorded
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a fire incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. FAAN, in a statement on Sunday via its official X handle, said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was responding to the incident and working to contain the situation. The authority assured […] The post Fire breaks out at Lagos airport terminal, no casualty recorded — FAAN appeared f…
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