Escalator fire prompts temporary evacuation of JFK Terminal 8
Date
7/25/2024 9:48:44 AM
(MENAFN) On Thursday morning, Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York was temporarily evacuated after an escalator fire was reported around 7 a.m. The New York Fire Department responded promptly to the incident. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and the situation was quickly brought under control.
By 8:15 AM, operations at Terminal 8 had resumed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. During the evacuation, a passenger shared a video on the X platform depicting fire engines on the runway as emergency services managed the emergency. Despite the brief disruption, Terminal 8, which handles flights for major airlines such as American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas, was able to return to normal operations shortly after the incident.
The swift response from emergency services and the rapid restoration of operations helped minimize the impact of the fire on airport activities. The incident highlights the effectiveness of the airport's emergency protocols and the resilience of its operational systems.
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