There was panic on Wednesday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after a fire outbreak was reported at the airport’s temporary terminal building, forcing the immediate evacuation of passengers, airline crew, and staff members.
Witnesses said the affected terminal was suddenly engulfed in thick smoke, triggering confusion and fear among travellers who rushed to exit the building.
“The temporary terminal just caught fire. The whole building is covered with smoke. All passengers, crew, and staff members have been evacuated,” a source at the airport said.
The fire reportedly broke out immediately after the Ethiopian Airlines flight completed boarding and departed.
Sources at the airport said emergency response protocols were quickly activated, with safety officials moving to secure the area and prevent casualties.
“Firefighters from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) battled the blaze to bring it under control,” a source at the airport said.
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“There was a lot of panic at first, but people were quickly asked to leave the building. Security officials are trying to manage the situation,” another witness said.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire remained unknown, and there were no confirmed reports of casualties or injuries..
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