Firefighters extinguish blaze at Lagos airport's old terminal as police helicopter assists; facility reopens after flight diversions.
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Lagos airport reopens after fire outbreak, 3 flights diverted

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A fire outbreak at the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos led to the diversion of three flights, but the airport has since reopened. Police deployed a helicopter to assist in managing the incident.

On February 23, 2026, a fire broke out at Terminal 1, the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria. The incident prompted the deployment of a police helicopter to help control the situation. As a result, three flights were diverted due to the disruption caused by the fire.

Authorities acted swiftly, and the airport was able to reopen following the outbreak. No further details on casualties or the cause of the fire were available from the reports. The event highlights ongoing challenges in airport safety and emergency response in major Nigerian hubs like MMIA.

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X users praised the swift response from FAAN, police, and emergency teams, highlighting no fatalities, successful rescues, and quick reopening despite three flights diverted. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo commended responders and visited the site. Some expressed skepticism about fire service equipment and preparedness during renovations. Neutral updates confirmed the fire originated in the IT server room with minor injuries.

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