On Thursday evening, the fire service saved the Murtala International Airport from being destroyed by fire.
According to online reports, the fire started from the E-Wing of the airport, from the electrical control panel but it was put off by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria fire fighters.
The general manager, corperate Affairs, of FAAN, Yakubu Dati said; , “A quick response by men of the Airport Fire and Rescue Services Department has averted a fire incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
“The incident, which occurred at the E-Wing on Thursday, July 28 2016 at about 1100pm did not affect flight operations. Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire emanated from the electrical control panel.
“Our engineers who have restored power at affected areas are working round the clock to restore normal. Members of the public are therefore advised to disregard nay-sayers who may want to exploit the situation to create unnecessary panic.
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to apologise to all travellers and airport users for inconveniences caused while assuring them of their safety and security.”
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