A suspected cable fire has disrupted Cape Town International Airport, as Airports Company South Africa confirmed a temporary halt to international flights.
Operations at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) have been disrupted after a fire broke out on the terminal ground. Although the fire has been extinguished and all passengers and crew are reported to be safe, the incident has caused significant damage to infrastructure and operations.
Visual evidence from the scene (Courtesy of x.com user @Darth_Martys) Pointing to a large electrical fire, images and video showed thick bundles of heavy cables engulfed in flames within an external structural column, with fire and smoke billowing from the top of the conduit.
ACSA Media Statement: Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) confirms that a fire broke out on the airport grounds. The fire has been extinguished and all passengers, staff and visitors are safe. Passenger safety is our top priority. We understand that this incident has caused concern, and we urge all passengers and visitors to follow safety instructions and proceed to designated security locations as directed by airport personnel. The fire affected the airport's network and IT services, including WiFi and other essential systems. As a precaution, international departures have been temporarily suspended, and incoming international flights are being diverted. The international flights which have already landed are being processed. Passengers traveling…