Fire guts Lagos airport, Balogun Market

Fire guts Lagos airport, Balogun Market



Passengers and airport users were thrown into panic on Wednesday as fire engulfed one of the offices at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

It was learnt that the fire occurred at the E-Arrival Wing of the terminal, disrupting flight activities and triggering panic among passengers as they fled the international terminal.

Firefighters and aviation security officials were immediately deployed in the wing where the incident occurred.

Some security officials also assisted in evacuating some passengers from the terminal to avoid stampede.

Findings by our correspondents showed that the fire started in the office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at about 1pm.

It was said no big loss was suffered as a result of the incident.

Source: Fire guts Lagos airport, Balogun Market

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