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Fire closes Maltas only airport, flights diverted to Sicily

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A fire in the arrivals lounge has forced the temporary closure of Maltas only airport.

Incoming flights were diverted to Sicily, Italy and departing flights were delayed after the fire on Tuesday afternoon, which forced the evacuation of hundreds of passengers.

No-one was injured in the blaze.

Malta International Airport said it was working to bring operations back to normal in the shortest time possible.

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First Published: Feb 20 2018 | 8:20 PM IST

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