A fire incident occurred early Thursday morning at the E54 bridge of the Lagos International Airport, leading to a power outage in the old international terminal section. Rapid response from the airport fire and rescue teams contained the fire, which has caused issues in the past, resulting in occasional terminal closures.
Ms. Obiageli Orah, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at Fatshimetrie, commended the swift action of the airport firefighters in preventing further damage. She reported that smoke was detected at 05:29, leading to the E wing’s power being immediately cut off by electrical engineers. The fire and rescue team arrived at the scene by 5:30 a.m., and the fire was brought under control by 6:41 a.m.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident, suspected to have been caused by sparks from an electrical unit. This event underscores the crucial role of vigilance and responsiveness in aviation safety, emphasizing the need for continuous precautions and enhanced security measures to safeguard both airport personnel and passengers.
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