Fire outbreak at MMIA Terminal 1 — FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially informed the public of a fire outbreak at Terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The announcement was made via the authority’s official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle on Monday.

FAAN said the firefighting team of the authority was currently responding and working to contain the situation and no loss of life had been recorded.

The authority said that further updates would be provided as more information becomes available.

Our correspondent reports that there was heavy smoke and rowdiness at the terminal earlier on Monday.

Emergency response operations were ongoing as FAAN firefighting teams continue efforts to fully contain and curtail the fire, while the orderly evacuation of passengers and airport personnel are continuing.

FAAN has said that to strengthen response efforts, the authority had 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.”

Further verified updates will be communicated as the situation develops.