The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that there was no fire outbreak at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, contrary to an earlier statement announcing that part of the facility had caught fire.
The authority had initially announced on Sunday, August 2, that its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was responding to a fire incident at the terminal and assured the public that no casualties or loss of life had been recorded.
However, in a fresh statement, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, explained that the situation was not caused by a fire.
According to him, the smoke seen inside the terminal was triggered by the activation of the building’s FM-200 fire suppression system.
“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. The reason for the activation of the fire suppression system is currently being investigated,” the statement reads.
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FAAN said airport operations have returned to normal while efforts continue to determine what caused the suppression system to activate unexpectedly.
“Normal operations have since resumed at the terminal, while detailed investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.”
The authority thanked passengers, airlines, airport users and other stakeholders for their patience and cooperation during the incident.
FAAN also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the safety and security of airport facilities and operations across the country.
First Daily recalls that the incident comes about five months after a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on February 23.