A fire at the Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday has resulted in the suspension of international flights and affected the network and services.
The fire was confirmed by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
The ACSA spokesperson, Ofentse Dijoe, confirmed the fire occurred on the landside of the airport.
It was further confirmed that the fire has been extinguished and all passengers, staff, and visitors are safe.
Dijoe said passenger safety remains its highest priority.
Thousands of passengers were stranded inside the terminals at Cape Town International Airport after a fire.
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“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 airport personnel,” Dijoe said.
ACSA also explained what services and or flights have been affected by the fire.
“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,” Dijoe said.
ACSA said it would be providing further information as it becomes available and thanked all passengers and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation.
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