Thursday , 26 February 2026
A view of the Cape Town International Airport.

Cape Town Airport resumes operations after Tuesday’s fire disruptions – SABC News


Cape Town International Airport has confirmed that power and operations are fully restored following a fire that caused flight suspensions and delays on Tuesday.Dijoe says the fire was extinguished shortly after it ignited.He says passengers and staff were evacuated safely, with incoming international flights being diverted to other airports.The incident affected networks and IT services, including airport Wi-Fi and other essential systems.
Operational Notice
Cape Town International Airport confirms that a fire occurred on the landside of the airport. The fire has been successfully extinguished, and all passengers, staff, and visitors are safe. Passenger safety remains our highest priority.
The incident… pic.twitter.com/CB4XYbmVUy
— Cape Town Airport (@capetownint) February 24, 2026
www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/cape-town-airport-resumes-operations-after-tuesdays-fire-disruptions/

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