Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Man Sets Check-In Desk on Fire, Damages Airport Property
At Milan's Malpensa Airport, a man caused a disturbance by smashing monitors with a hammer and setting a check-in desk on fire.
The event took place around 11 am in Terminal 1, leading to partial evacuation and flight delays.
Video shows the man's actions.
An airport employee was injured while trying to stop him.
The man was restrained, but the reasons for his actions remain unknown.
A man set fire to a check-in desk at Milan's Malpensa Airport.
The incident occurred in Terminal 1 around 11 am local time.
The man used a hammer to damage airport property.
The fire caused partial evacuation and flight delays.
An airport employee was injured while intervening.
- Who
- A man.
- What
- A man set fire and damaged property.
- When
- Around 11 am local time.
- Where
- Milan's Malpensa Airport, Terminal 1.
- Why
- Not specified.
Airport Security
Operational Continuity
Security vs Operational Efficiency
Airport Security
Increased security protocols
Operational Continuity
Maintain smooth operations
- Location
- Milan's Malpensa Airport, Terminal 1
- Incident
- Arson and property damage
- Time
- Around 11 am local time
- Details
- Man used a hammer and flammable liquid
- Impact
- Evacuation and flight delays
