By Desire Emmanuel
A serious fire outbreak occurred on Monday evening at the Old Terminal 1 building of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and firefighters made frantic efforts to battle the inferno.
It was gathered that around 3:45 p.m. on Monday, there were distress calls from the Aviation Security (AVSEC) base station confirming the fire at the Terminal 1 which is currently undergoing major renovation and repair works. The fire also extended towards the control tower area.
It was gathered that firefighters as well as policemen from the Airport Police Command raced to the scene while a police helicopter was deployed to provide aerial support and facilitate the evacuation of workers who may have been trapped or at risk within the affected building.
Also, men of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency responders are ensuring perimeter security, crowd control and the protection of life and property throughout the operation.
As of the time of this report, no casualties have been recorded while evacuation efforts remain ongoing where necessary, and the situation is being closely monitored to prevent any secondary incidents or security breaches.
The incident was also confirmed by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
