Fire alarm goes off twice in one month at King Shaka Airport

The King Shaka International Airport has confirmed that there was no harm to passengers and staff after a fire alarm went off on Friday, 26 May. 

Earlier this month, the same airport was forced to evacuate after a fire alarm went off in an unoccupied building. 

FIRE ALARM GOES OFF AT KING SHAKA AIRPORT 

In a statement, the airport said the fire alarm went off at 15:17. 

The system picked up smoke due to a double knock activation of smoke sensors in one of the retailer shops.

“The system activated in line with the system design for detection of fire in the specific zone. The design is in line with the fire protection design protocols. We can confirm that there was no harm to our passengers and staff. Further to this, there were no interruptions to our operations.”

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Media statement

Durban, 26 May 2023 – King Shaka International Airport can confirm that a fire alarm set off at 15h17 today.

The system picked up smoke due to a double knock activation of smoke sensors in one of our retailer shops. (1/4)

— King Shaka Int (@kingshakaint) May 26, 2023

Furthermore, the airport apologised to all its passengers and visitors for the inconvenience and unnecessary concern this might have given rise to.

“We urge our passengers to continue to observe all emergency protocols while visiting our airport.”

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