The Nigerian Government has confirmed that that all trapped personnel and six injured people at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos following the fire that broke out are in stable condition and have been rescued as emergency teams continue to work to contain the blaze.
In a statement on Monday evening, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said coordinated firefighting, rescue and safety operations remained active following the outbreak at the departure terminal and control tower.
FAAN confirmed that a crane was deployed to aid rescue efforts at the control tower, where 14 people were initially trapped during the fire, saying all were safely rescued and evacuated from the facility without fatal injuries. “Of the six casualties recorded, comprising three male and three female, all are stable, with one person transferred to the FAAN Headquarters Hospital for further evaluation, the statement said.
According to FAAN, preliminary findings by the fire service indicated that the blaze began in the server room on the first floor of Terminal 1 and later spread to other sections of the departure hall.
It said firefighters had largely brought that part of the terminal under control, though close monitoring continued to prevent further spread.
Flights in and out of Lagos have been disrupted, with several international services diverted and airlines like Air Peace announcing temporary suspension of operations to affected terminals as responders tackle the situation. change script totally
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