A section of Charlotte Douglas International Airport was cleared Wednesday afternoon due to a kitchen fire in the atrium area, airport officials said.
The Charlotte Fire Department was called to Charlotte Douglas around 2 p.m. Charlotte Fire confirmed a kitchen fire was the cause of the alarm. Passengers were removed from the area to concourses.
Charlotte Douglas officials said the road in front of the terminal is currently closed to traffic so emergency crews can access the fire.
Arrivals and departures from Charlotte Douglas continue as scheduled, according to the airport. Arriving passengers are temporarily not being allowed inside the terminal until the fire is under control and an all-clear is given.
Charlotte Douglas officials said the fire was contained by 3:40 p.m. and crews are working to clear the smoke from the terminal. Airport crews are working with firefighters to resume full service for departures and arrivals. #CLTNews #Charlotte
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17 сен 2024
