The man begins the fire screens and smashes with a hammer

An Italian airport animated as it was partially evacuated after a man set fire to a recording area.

Video sequences published on social networks show chaotic scenes inside Terminal 1 of Milan Milanta Airport while a fire rage in one of the offices while a man attacks digital screens before being held.

A man was arrested and the situation under control, according to the Lombardy Airports Association.

However, he warned of potential delays and cancellations of departures at the popular lively tourism center from the British.