The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria reported a fire at Terminal One of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Monday.

According to FAAN, no casualties have been recorded, and its firefighting team is actively working to control the blaze.

The agency stated that its firefighting team is currently working to bring the situation under control.

“Our firefighting team is currently responding and working to contain the situation. No loss of life has been recorded,” the authority said.

In a separate statement, FAAN said the evacuation of passengers and airport staff is ongoing.

The agency added that it has requested reinforcements from the Lagos State Government, Julius Berger Nigeria, and the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.

“Emergency response operations are ongoing as our firefighting teams continue efforts to fully contain and curtail the fire, while the orderly evacuation of passengers and airport personnel is in progress.

“To strengthen response efforts, FAAN has activated mutual aid arrangements and called for reinforcements from the Lagos State Government, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, and other relevant emergency agencies.

“We wish to reassure the public that no loss of life has been recorded at this time, and all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard lives and property,” FAAN said.

The cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage have not yet been revealed.