The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said a total of six casualties — comprising three males and three females — were recorded, all of whom are in stable condition., after a fire broke out at the terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday.
It added that one affected individual has been transferred to the FAAN Headquarters Hospital for further medical evaluation and remains stable.
It said Nigeria’s airspace was temporarily shut as some international flights including Lufthansa, British Airways and Emirates flights were diverted to neighboring countries
“Emergency response operations remain active, with coordinated firefighting, rescue, and safety teams continuing containment and recovery efforts. A crane was successfully deployed to support rescue operations at the Control Tower, and all fourteen persons initially trapped have been safely rescued and fully evacuated from the facility.
” As an additional safety precaution, the sixth floor of the affected facility has been completely evacuated to support ongoing emergency operations and risk mitigation.”, it said.
It explained that preliminary findings from the Fire Service indicate that the fire originated from the server room on the first floor of Terminal 1, adding that 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.
“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.
Further verified updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.”, it said.
