FAAN has clarified that no fire broke out at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria. The smoke observed on Sunday was caused by the terminal’s FM-200 fire suppression system, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The clarification comes after an initial advisory was issued following reports of smoke.
The FM-200 system is designed to detect and suppress fires by releasing a gas that interrupts the chemical reaction of a fire. In this case, the system activated as a routine safety measure, leading to the release of smoke. FAAN confirmed that no fire was present and that the incident posed no threat to passengers or staff.
The airport remains operational, and no evacuations were necessary. The incident has been investigated to ensure the system functions correctly and safely. FAAN has not yet released further details on the cause of the activation. (leadership.ng)
The clarification aims to address public concern and reassure travelers about the safety of the airport. No additional information has been provided on whether the system’s activation was accidental or due to a specific trigger. (businessday.ng)
