Flights at Ciampino airport resumed after a fire disrupted operations due to damage in the control tower. Initial checks confirmed there was no damage to critical air traffic management systems. The fire led to a suspension of all takeoffs and landings, affecting hundreds of passengers with reported delays of up to five hours. A Georgian man was arrested for arson after he forced his way into the traffic control tower, raising serious security questions. This disruption coincided with a national baggage handlers' strike, further complicating travel plans for many.
Italian air navigation service ENAV announced that flights have resumed after necessary checks confirmed no damage to air traffic management systems due to the fire incident.
The arrest of a Georgian man, who allegedly started a fire after forcing his way into the control tower, has raised security concerns about airport access.
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