An unexpected incident at Milan's Malpensa airport raises concerns as a man sets fire in a public area, prompting emergency measures and significant passenger disturbance.
**Arson Incident Disrupts Operations at Milan Malpensa Airport**
**Arson Incident Disrupts Operations at Milan Malpensa Airport**
Chaos ensues as a man ignites fire, leading to partial evacuation and affecting flight schedules.
The tranquility of Milan's Malpensa Airport was shattered today when a man ignited a fire in the check-in area, leading to a partial evacuation of Terminal 1. The dramatic scenes unfolding on social media highlighted passengers fleeing from the flames, quickly replacing the usual hustle and bustle of the busy airport.
Emergency services were dispatched after reports of an "agitated man" at approximately 11:00 local time (09:00 GMT). Video footage captured by onlookers shows the man not only setting fire to one of the check-in desks but also destroying digital screens using a hammer before being restrained. The airport's fire department promptly responded, controlling the fire, but not before dark smoke filled the terminal, causing alarm among travelers.
No injuries have been confirmed thus far, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, which reported that the situation was swiftly managed by airport personnel and authorities. Passengers were seen forming long queues outside as fire safety protocols were enacted, prompting the Lombardy Airports Association to caution travelers about potential delays and cancellations in flight schedules.
Although the cause of the man's actions remains unclear, the swift response helped in mitigating further chaos. The airport management is currently addressing the incident, and a comprehensive review of security measures may follow as the investigation continues.
Emergency services were dispatched after reports of an "agitated man" at approximately 11:00 local time (09:00 GMT). Video footage captured by onlookers shows the man not only setting fire to one of the check-in desks but also destroying digital screens using a hammer before being restrained. The airport's fire department promptly responded, controlling the fire, but not before dark smoke filled the terminal, causing alarm among travelers.
No injuries have been confirmed thus far, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, which reported that the situation was swiftly managed by airport personnel and authorities. Passengers were seen forming long queues outside as fire safety protocols were enacted, prompting the Lombardy Airports Association to caution travelers about potential delays and cancellations in flight schedules.
Although the cause of the man's actions remains unclear, the swift response helped in mitigating further chaos. The airport management is currently addressing the incident, and a comprehensive review of security measures may follow as the investigation continues.
