Fire engulfs Lagos Airport old terminal

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to the authority, its firefighting team swiftly mobilised to the scene and is currently working to contain the situation and prevent further damage. FAAN confirmed that no loss of life has been recorded […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

According to the authority, its firefighting team swiftly mobilised to the scene and is currently working to contain the situation and prevent further damage.

FAAN confirmed that no loss of life has been recorded as of the time of this report.

The agency assured the public that further updates will be provided as more details become available.

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In the notice posted on its X handle (formerly Twitter), the authority said, “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.”

Daily Trust reports that the old terminal is currently undergoing rehabilitation by the federal government with N710bn allocated for the project.

Prior to the outbreak, FAAN has relocated some airlines and businesses operating at the old terminal to a temporary terminal as the rehabilitation work is underway.