FAAN Confirms Fire Outbreak At Murtala Muhammed International Airport In Lagos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that a fire broke out at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

In a post shared on X on Monday, the agency said the fire started at Terminal One of the airport.

It confirmed that no deaths were recorded and that its firefighters quickly moved in to control the situation.

“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the public of a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

“Our firefighting team is currently responding and working to contain the situation. No loss of life has been recorded.

“Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” the agency stated.

In a later update, the authority said passengers and airport workers were being safely evacuated from the affected area.

‘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,” it added.

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