Cape Town International Airport fire: Passengers and staff safe after incident

The Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) confirms that both passengers and staff are safe following a fire that occurred on the landside of the airport today.

Social media went abuzz with pictures and videos of the scene, showing all protocols being observed, with emergency personnel and fire and rescue on-site.

Ofentse Dijoe, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Group Spokesperson, said the fire affected the network and IT services, including the Wi-Fi, and that international departures have been temporarily suspended.

“Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) confirms that a fire occurred on the landside of the airport,” Dijoe said. “The fire has been extinguished, and all passengers, staff, and visitors are safe. Passenger safety remains our highest priority.

“We understand that this incident may have caused concern, and we urge all passengers and visitors to follow security instructions and proceed to designated places of safety as directed by the airport personnel.

“The fire affected network and IT services, including airport Wi-Fi and other essential systems. As a precautionary measure, international departures have been temporarily suspended, and incoming international flights are being diverted. International flights that have already landed are being processed.

“Passengers travelling on domestic departures or arriving on domestic flights are advised to check directly with their airlines and the ACSA Mobile App for the latest flight information.

“Further updates will be provided as verified information becomes available. We thank our passengers and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation.”

The City’s Fire and Rescue diverted Cape Argus to ACSA for a response when approached for their role during the incident.

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