Airport in Lagos experiences flight diversions due to fire outbreak
Flight operations were redirected by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on Thursday following a fire incident at the E wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, MMIA.
Reports indicate that the fire ignited in the early hours of Thursday after smoke was spotted at E54 bridge.
Emergency responders from the Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services, ARFFS, swiftly acted to contain the fire, which had resulted in a power outage within the old international terminal section.
Mrs. Obiageli Orah, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, confirmed the fire incident and praised the prompt response of the airport firefighting team.
"At 05:29 hrs, smoke was observed emanating from the E54 Bridge, prompting electrical engineers to promptly disco...