Breaking: There’s no fire outbreak at MMIA — FAAN
by The Eagle Online · The Eagle OnlineThe Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that there is no fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State as it earlier confirmed.
The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Henry Agbebire, said this in another statement he issued on Sunday.
In an earlier statement, Agbebire had said that the authority was investigating a fire outbreak at the country’s foremost international airport.
But in the second statement, he said: “Further to our earlier advisory regarding the incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to provide the following update.
“Preliminary findings indicate that there was no fire at the terminal.
“The smoke observed within the affected area resulted from the discharge of the terminal’s FM-200 fire suppression system.
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“The reason for the activation of the fire suppression system is currently being investigated.
“Normal operations have since resumed at the terminal, while detailed investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.
“FAAN appreciates the understanding and cooperation of passengers, airlines, airport users and all stakeholders, and reiterates its commitment to the safety and security of all airport operations.”
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