International airport fireplace sees 14 rescued from blaze at packed Terminal 1

A massive fire has broken out at an airport in Lagos, Nigeria, with the blaze hospitalising at least six people, authorities have confirmed.

In total, 14 people were rescued by emergency services after the fire spread through Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Six of those people have now been rushed to hospital.

A crane was successfully deployed to support rescue operations at the Control Tower, and all fourteen persons initially trapped have been safely rescued and fully evacuated from the facility, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

According to a statement from FAAN: “Preliminary findings from the Fire Service indicate that the fire originated from the server room on the first floor of Terminal 1.

“The fire within the departure hall is now largely under control, while responders continue close monitoring to prevent any spread to adjoining sections of the terminal. In line with established safety protocols, the airspace remains temporarily closed. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) is actively working to establish a temporary Control Tower to enable the safe and timely restoration of airport operations as soon as practicable.

“FAAN confirms that all emergency procedures were promptly activated and continues to collaborate with relevant emergency and support agencies to safeguard lives, infrastructure, and operational integrity. Further verified updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.”

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