"At about 06:30 the fire alarm was set off in the international departure lounge," spokesperson Deidre Hendricks told Sapa. "The fire and rescue team responded swiftly and we evacuated the terminal building as a precaution."
The fire did not last long and passengers were allowed back into the building just after 07:00, she said.
The cause of the fire was unknown but an assessment was being done. However Hendricks said she could confirm that it was an electrical fire.
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