A man starts fire and breaks the screens with the hammer

An Italian airport was partially evacuated after a man set fire to the check zone.

Video footage published on social media shows chaotic scenes inside Station 1 from Malpensa Airport in Milan with a fire extinguishing in a offices while the man attacks digital screens before arrest.

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

However, he has warned of possible delays and cancellation to leave at the center of the hidden tourism common to the British.

No injuries have been reported yet, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sira.

The newspaper said that the accident occurred at approximately 11:00 local time (09:00 GMT), as emergency services were alerted to reports of a “enthusiastic man” at the station.

In the video posted on social media, the large fire can be seen as it rises from the check -in office when a number of amazing passengers look. Alarm screams audible.

The camera falls to show a man attacking the upper digital screens with what appears to be a sharp object.

Ultimately faces a challenge by many people, before commenting on the ground.

Pictures from the airport show huge menus lists for passengers waiting outside the station building where smoke fills the air inside.