The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reported that there was a fire outbreak at 05:29 hrs, which lasted for two hours before being extinguished by the prompt response of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFFS) team.
Smoke was observed emanating from the E54 Bridge, prompting electrical engineers to promptly disconnect power to the entire E Wing.
A statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, said that although initial suspicions suggest sparks from an electrical unit as the possible cause, thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire.
“The incident, which had escalated into a fire, was brought under control by 06:41 hrs. Efforts to ventilate the smoke from the building are in progress.In the meantime, all flight operations in Terminal 1 of MMA have been diverted to the D Wing. More details will follow shortly. There was a fire today on Avio bridge. E wing closed. Aircraft moved to the D wing of the old terminal”, the statement also said.
The E Wing is crucial as it serves as the air bridge, allowing passengers to board aircraft.
Melissa Enoch
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