On Wednesday morning, a small fire at JFK Airport in New York caused minor injuries to nine individuals and disrupted numerous flights.
Around 7:15 a.m., an escalator on Concourse C caught fire and emitted smoke throughout Terminal 8.
Approximately 960 individuals were evacuated from the vicinity and relocated to a different section of the terminal. Fortunately, only minor smoke inhalation injuries were sustained by the nine affected individuals, and four of them were taken to the hospital for further examination.
After the FDNY ventilated the terminal, it was given the green light to reopen.
Out of the 89 American flights scheduled to depart from Kennedy on Wednesday, three American Eagle regional departures were canceled due to the fire, which caused disruptions at the terminal occupied by American Airlines.
Before embarking on your travels, it is advisable to check with your carrier, as recommended by the airport.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire to determine what exactly sparked it.
