The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that there was no fire at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, saying the smoke that prompted emergency response on Sunday was caused by the discharge of the terminal’s FM-200 fire suppression system.
The clarification followed an earlier advisory by the authority in which it announced that a fire incident had occurred at the terminal and said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) had been deployed to contain the situation.
According to the authority, preliminary findings have now shown that the incident did not involve an actual fire, while investigations are underway to determine what triggered the activation of the fire suppression system.
In a press statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, FAAN said normal operations had resumed at the terminal as officials continued detailed investigations into the incident.
“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 authority said it appreciated the understanding and cooperation of passengers, airlines, airport users and other stakeholders during the incident, reaffirming its commitment to the safety and security of airport operations across the country.
