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FAAN gives update on fire incident at Lagos Airport
Six people were injured but no fatalities were reported as FAAN firefighting teams contained the fire at Terminal 1, disrupting some flights and prompting emergency inspections.
- On Monday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria announced a fire at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal One, Lagos, and said airspace was suspended but has reopened with no loss of life.
- FAAN's investigations indicate the fire started from the ground floor, with reports suggesting about 3pm in a first-floor server room, and flames escalated to the roof as police and rescue helicopters supported rescue efforts.
- Emergency teams evacuated fourteen people from the control tower, and Managing Director Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku said six injured people are stable while the departures hall suffered damage during its $500 million renovation.
- The airport activated its Emergency Operations Centre and called for reinforcements from Lagos State Government, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, CCECC, and LASEMA, relocating most departures to Terminal Two and preparing a temporary terminal for four airlines.
- FAAN said investigations continue and the immediate priority was containing the fire while civil and structural engineers assess the building's integrity; on Saturday, FAAN clarified personal selfie videos are allowed but filming others or restricted areas is prohibited, resolving the matter with Nonstop Patrick .
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