**Man Arrested After Arson at Milan's Malpensa Airport**

Thu Aug 21 2025 03:55:59 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Man Arrested After Arson at Milan's Malpensa Airport**

Chaos Erupts as Fire Breaks Out in Check-in Area of Busy Italian Terminal


A man has been arrested following a fire incident at Milan's Malpensa airport, causing partial evacuation and potential travel disruptions.


Milan's Malpensa airport experienced chaos today as a man set fire to a check-in area, leading to a partial evacuation of Terminal 1. Video footage shared on social media reveals scenes of panic as flames engulf one of the desks while the man vandalizes digital screens before authorities apprehended him. The Lombardy Airports Association confirmed the arrest, stating that the situation was quickly brought under control, but warned of possible delays and cancellations at the airport, a popular hub for travelers, especially from the UK.

Emergency services were alerted to reports of an "agitated man" around 11:00 local time, with no reported injuries following the incident. The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera detailed the response, highlighting a two-minute video that captured the fire and subsequent crowd reaction. In the footage, onlookers can be seen fleeing as the fire rages, while one bystander uses a fire extinguisher to subdue the suspect, ultimately leading to his detention.

The airport's firefighting units acted swiftly to extinguish the flames, but significant smoke required the evacuation of the area for safety reasons. Despite the urgency of the situation, officials stated that there had been no "significant disruption to air traffic." The BBC has reached out to airport management for further comment regarding the ongoing situation.

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