Fire at Cape Town International Airport contained

A fire that broke out just a short while ago at the landing side of the Cape Town International Airport in the Western Cape has been extinguished.
In a statement, Airports Company South Africa Spokesperson Ofentse Dijoe says and all passengers, staff and visitors are safe.
Passengers and visitors have been urged to follow stringent security instructions and to proceed to designated places of safety as directed by airport personnel.
The fire has affected network and IT services, including airport Wi-Fi and other essential systems.
International departures have been temporarily halted while incoming international flights are being diverted.
Customers have been urged to check updates of their domestic flight details and any changes directly with their airlines.
“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. Further updates will be provided as verified information becomes available,” adds Dijoe.
 
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