Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed Airport gutted by fire + Video

The  Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos was gutted by fire on Monday, prompting an emergency response from aviation authorities.

The incident was confirmed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, which said its firefighting teams were immediately deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading.

The facility is currently undergoing renovation. It is part of the airport’s older infrastructure being upgraded as part of efforts to improve passenger experience.

In a statement, the authority said, “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the public of a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Our firefighting team is currently responding and working to contain the situation. No loss of life has been recorded.”

In a later statement FAAN said, “To strengthen response efforts, FAAN has activated mutual aid arrangements and called for reinforcements from the Lagos State Government, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, and other relevant emergency agencies.”