US EditionMan 'sets fire to check-in desk' at major European airport as travellers face chaos
- On the morning of August 20, a man ignited a fire at a check-in counter inside the first terminal of Milan’s Malpensa Airport, filling the area with smoke and causing panic.
- The suspect, originally from Mali and residing in Italy without any previous criminal convictions, started the fire by setting a rubbish bin alight and wielding a hammer, though his motives remain unclear.
- Passengers screamed and ran in panic while airport staff and fellow travelers intervened to restrain the man as firefighters and emergency services extinguished the flames and evacuated the affected area.
- A witness recalled fleeing alongside her husband as the situation unfolded, while officials emphasized that the quick actions of passengers played a vital role in managing the incident, which resulted in only minor damage.
- Airport operations resumed promptly after minor delays, investigations continue to understand the incident and improve safety measures to reduce future risks at busy transport hubs.
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Panic in Milan airport as man sets fire to check-in desk
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after setting fire to a check in counter at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, causing significant damage and injuring at least one person, police say. The man was tackled by airport police, and is facing charges of aggravated damage to public property.
A passenger who was prevented from entering a flight to Saudi Arabia because he had a false passport burned the balcony and threw the chaos into the airport. One day he was arrested for destroying a store display in Milan.
Passengers flee after man ‘sets fire to Milan airport check-in desk’
A major European airport was forced to close off parts of its terminal after a man reportedly set fire to a check-in desk, according to the Lombardy Airports Association. Footage shows travellers fleeing the blaze with their suitcases, as thick smoke fills Milan Malpensa Airport’s Terminal One. They were then forced to queue outside as emergency crews worked to battle the flames. “The situation was quickly brought under control after the arrest …
The man, originally from Mali but living in Milan, threw flammable liquid and smashed the counters with hammers; he had already been denounced for tearing up a store in the same way just a few days ago. Read
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