Six casualties recorded in MMIA fire outbreak

 

 

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says six casualties were recorded in the fire incident that occured  at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos yesterday February 23.

In a statement released this evening, FAAN said after the fire alarm was raised, an emergency response operations became activated, with coordinated firefighting, rescue, and safety teams continuing containment and recovery efforts.

The agency said a crane was successfully deployed to support rescue operations at the Control Tower, and all fourteen (14) persons initially trapped have been safely rescued and fully evacuated from the facility.

"A total of six (6) casualties — comprising three males and three females — were recorded, all of whom are in stable condition. One affected individual has been transferred to the FAAN Headquarters Hospital for further medical evaluation and remains stable.

As an additional safety precaution, the sixth floor of the affected facility has been completely evacuated to support ongoing emergency operations and risk mitigation.''

 

The agency said preliminary findings from the Fire Service indicate that the fire originated from the server room on the first floor of Terminal 1.It said the fire within the departure hall is now largely under control, while responders continue close monitoring to prevent any spread to adjoining sections of the terminal

It mentioned that in line with established safety protocols, the airspace remains temporarily closed. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is actively working to establish a temporary Control Tower to enable the safe and timely restoration of airport operations as soon as practicable.

FAAN confirms that all emergency procedures were promptly activated and continues to collaborate with relevant emergency and support agencies to safeguard lives, infrastructure, and operational integrity.