The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Monday reported a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), FAAN confirmed that its firefighting team was on the ground containing the fire. No fatalities have been recorded so far.
“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 said.
FAAN later updated that passengers and airport personnel were being orderly evacuated, and reinforcements had been called in to strengthen response efforts. Support was requested 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,” FAAN added.
