The Murtala Muhammed International
Airport, Lagos, was on Thursday night saved by men of the Airport Fire and
Rescue Services Department from being consumed by fire. The fire which occurred
at the E-Wing of the airport terminal emanated from the airport electrical
control panel and was quickly put under control by the Federal Airport
Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, fire fighters.
Confirming the fire incidence
Friday, Mr Yakubu Dati, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, said the fire
incidence has not disrupted normal flight operations at the airport. According
to Dati, “A quick response by men of the Airport Fire and Rescue Services
Department has averted a fire
incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.” “The incident,
which occurred at the E-Wing on Thursday, July 28 2016 at about 1100pm did not
affect flight operations. Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire
emanated from the electrical control panel.” “Our engineers who have restored
power at affected areas are working round the clock to restore normalcy.
Members of the public are therefore advised to disregard nay-sayers who may
want to exploit the situation to create unnecessary panic.” “The Federal
Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to apologise to all travellers and airport
users for inconveniences caused while assuring them of their safety and
security. “
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