Activities at Catania Airport cancelled after a fire inside the terminal building

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Authorities have suspended all activities at the airport of Catania, Sicily, Italy, until at least 19 July after a fire that occurred last night. The fire started on the lower floor and the flames quickly spread to the terminal. 

Everyone in the airport building was evacuated, and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, but the terminal building was filled with thick smoke.

The airport authorities announced to cancel all departures and arrivals until Wednesday 19 July, 14:00 (UTC +2). Some early arrivals this Saturday were diverted to Palermo, Trapani and Comiso.

Passengers are requested to contact their airline of travel.

The airport in Catania is the main one in Sicily, receiving dozens of flights a day.

This post was published on 17 July 2023 10:40

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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