Milan's Malpensa airport witnessed chaotic scenes as a man set fire to a check-in area in Terminal 1, prompting an emergency evacuation. Social media footage captured the blaze escalating at one of the desks, coupled with the man vandalizing digital screens before authorities intervened and detained him. According to the Lombardy Airports Association, the situation is now under control, but they caution travelers about possible delays and cancellations, particularly affecting the airport's heavy flow of British tourists.
Fire Erupts at Milan's Malpensa Airport Check-In Area
Fire Erupts at Milan's Malpensa Airport Check-In Area
Chaos Unfolds as Fire Strikes Busy Terminal, Prompting Evacuations and Delays
A man’s act of arson has led to the evacuation of the check-in area in Milan's Malpensa airport, causing significant disruptions.
Milan's Malpensa airport witnessed chaotic scenes as a man set fire to a check-in area in Terminal 1, prompting an emergency evacuation. Social media footage captured the blaze escalating at one of the desks, coupled with the man vandalizing digital screens before authorities intervened and detained him. According to the Lombardy Airports Association, the situation is now under control, but they caution travelers about possible delays and cancellations, particularly affecting the airport's heavy flow of British tourists.
