Newark Airport halted flights after air traffic control tower was evacuated due to smoke reports
Newark Liberty International Airport implemented a ground stop on Monday morning after air traffic controllers evacuated the control tower due to reports of smoke or a burning smell from an elevator. The FAA confirmed the temporary halt of arrivals and departures while controllers relocated to a backup tower before later returning to the primary tower.
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“Newark Airport issues ground stop due to smoke in air traffic control tower – just hours after deadly LaGuardia crash”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Newark flights halted after control tower evacuated” · The Hill
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FAA staff relocated to a backup tower during the evacuation and later returned to the primary tower.
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