Passengers at Milan airport witnessed a dramatic scene when a suspected arsonist was stopped after allegedly attempting to start a fire inside the terminal. The incident caused panic among travelers as security personnel and bystanders rushed to intervene.
The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was said to have been behaving erratically before attempting to ignite the fire. Quick-thinking staff members managed to subdue him using a fire extinguisher, preventing the situation from escalating further. Video footage captured the moment the suspect was overpowered, showing airport workers and security personnel restraining him on the floor.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody immediately after being restrained. The airport temporarily tightened security checks, leading to delays as passengers were evacuated from certain areas before normal operations resumed.
No injuries were reported during the incident, and officials have assured that there was no wider threat to the public. Investigations are ongoing to determine the suspect’s motive and whether he acted alone.
The swift response of airport staff and security personnel was praised for preventing what could have been a far more serious incident.
