Swift Action By FAAN Stops Fire outbreak At MMIA Lagos

Oru Leonard 

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has said that the swift response and professional efforts of their operators have successfully brought a fire incident which occured this morning at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja- Lagos, Nigeria. The source of the smoke was identified as burning litium inverter battery installation at the basement.

A statement made available to News Dot Africa and signed by Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection disclosed that approximately 0723 hours this morning, a suspected electrical spark at the baggage hall ceiling caused the smoke incident that was reported at Terminal 1 of the airport.

“Promptly responding to the situation at 0730hrs the dedicated firefighters from the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and the Electrical Department of the Authority initiated immediate action.

“Their swift response and professional efforts have successfully brought the situation under control.

“In accordance with our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of passengers, staff, and all airport users, the Terminal building was promptly evacuated due to the smoke that had permeated some areas of the facility.

“We are pleased to report that the situation is presently under control”, Yakubu-Funtua concluded.

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