Power restored at Cape Town International Airport after fire emergency

Passengers wait at terminals at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday after a fire disrupted services and flights. Power has been restored at Cape Town International Airport following a fire in the Northern Service Yard on Tuesday. As a precaution, sections of the International Terminal affected by smoke were evacuated.

ACSA confirmed that technical teams are stabilising network and IT systems, with services gradually returning to normal. “While technical teams are currently stabilizing network and IT systems, services are progressively returning to normal,” ACSA said. 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.

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Firefighters at Cape Town International Airport work diligently to extinguish the flames and secure the area for passengers and staff. “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.

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