A fire broke out near the international terminal at Cape Town International Airport but was extinguished rapidly on February 24, 2026. The fire occurred near gate 4/5 in terminal A. That section of the airport was evacuated, check in systems went down and no passengers were moved through security to terminal A during that time.
International departures were suspended and incoming flights were diverted. Domestic flights were resumed with updates via individual airlines.
The event left travelers confused and they expressed frustration over the lack of public notices and delayed updates from airlines, reports of the event said.