Fire disrupts flights at Victoria Falls International Airport

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VICTORIA FALLS – Flight operations at Victoria Falls International Airport were disrupted on Thursday following a fire in the Air Traffic Control Tower.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) confirmed that an electrical fault in the tower's basement caused the fire on Wednesday night. The fire was contained without injuries or further damage, according to CAAZ Director General Elijah Chingosho.

"The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) wishes to apologise to all its valued customers for the flight operations disruption which occurred this morning due to a fire incident as a result of an electrical fault in the basement of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Victoria Falls International Airport," Chingosho said.

He added, "The fire, which occurred on the evening of 10 July 2024, was contained without further incident or damage, and no one was injured. 

"The Authority would like to advise that the situation has normalised and that flight operations have since been restored as of 1018hrs this morning. 

"The delays and inconvenience to all valued operators, passengers and other stakeholders are sincerely and deeply regretted."

Flights have since resumed at the airport, with normal operations restored by mid-morning.