No Casualties in Lagos Airport Fire

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a fire incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

Moreover, FAAN added that no casualties have been reported.

In a brief statement on Sunday, FAAN said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was responding to the incident. The team is also working to contain the situation.

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“The FAAN Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) is currently responding to the incident and working diligently to contain the situation,” the authority said.

“There have been no reported casualties or loss of life.”

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FAAN said further updates would be provided as more information became available.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known at the time of reporting.

BREAKING:

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the public that a fire incident has occurred at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
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