Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos

Breaking: Fire engulfs old terminal at Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos

A fire has gutted part of the old terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Monday.

This has caused panic, especially among airport workers and passengers in the area.

The fire affected a section of the terminal, which is currently undergoing a major renovation.

Indeed, thick smoke was seen billowing from the building, as emergency responders moved quickly to contain the situation.

The cause of the fire is yet to be acertained, as relevant authorities have not released an official statement on the incident.

Operations around the affected area were, however, temporarily disrupted as firefighters battled the flames.

Security officials cordoned off parts of the terminal to prevent further risk to lives and property.

Eyewitnesses said the fire spread rapidly within minutes before being brought under control.

Several workers at the renovation site were evacuated as a safety measure.

Indications are that investigations have commenced on the incident.

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