LAGOS — Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s Terminal One has reopened following a fire outbreak that temporarily disrupted airport operations, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed on Monday.
FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, said the fire caused injuries to six people but no fatalities were recorded. “Our emergency procedures were immediately activated, and everyone was safely evacuated,” she said.
Three international flights, including those operated by Emirates, British Airways, and Lufthansa, were diverted during the incident, but Kuku assured that most operations were quickly restored. “Operations are back up and running, and passengers can proceed as normal,” she said.
Preliminary investigations indicate the fire started on the ground floor, though the exact cause is still under review. The fire escalated to the roof, prompting rapid response from airport authorities, police, and helicopter support. Structural engineers have been deployed to assess the building’s integrity.
Most departures and arrivals were temporarily relocated to Terminal Two, and a temporary terminal capable of handling four airlines is ready for use. FAAN also confirmed that firefighters remain on site as a precaution against lingering smoke.
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