Lagos: The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) has confirmed that a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja was swiftly brought under control. The Controller General of the LSFRS, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday night.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adeseye stated that the fire was initially reported at 3:52 p.m., and fire crews from the Isolo, Ikeja, Bolade, and Alausa Headquarters fire stations arrived at the scene by 4:05 p.m. Preliminary investigations indicated that the blaze originated in the IT Server Room on the third floor of a five-storey building within the E-Wing of the Departure Lounge. The fire also impacted the adjoining Radio Communication Room.
Firefighters, along with other federal and state emergency agencies, managed to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the facility. The LSFRS chief noted that all 12 personnel present in the Control Tower were safely evacuated, with no injuries or trapped individuals reported. She attributed the successful operation to the prompt response and multi-agency collaboration, which ensured the safety of lives and property.