US EditionMiami Airport Evacuated After Suspicious Item Found in Terminal
- On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Miami International Airport briefly evacuated parts of its South Terminal after an unattended bag was reported; deputies responded shortly after 5 p.m. near Door 21 and the Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad was called.
- As a precaution, authorities evacuated the immediate area after the bag was reported, while eyewitnesses described a loud 'pop' sparking panic and social media posts showed large crowds outside terminals.
- The airport posted on X at about 7:05 p.m. that TSA checkpoints for Concourses G, H and J and the curbside roadway were closed, and posted an all-clear roughly 20 minutes later.
- MDSO confirmed all areas reopened Sunday evening and officials reported no injuries, though the evacuation added to over 150 delays and nearly 250 cancellations at MIA.
- Amid a massive winter storm affecting about two-thirds of the U.S., Miami International Airport faced 300 cancellations and 300 delays through 8 p.m. Sunday.
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Delays, cancellations fuel frustrations at local airports amid winter storm; unattended luggage triggers evacuation at MIA - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
An intense winter storm brought thousands of flights at South Florida airports to a halt over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded, and a piece of unattended luggage created further travel trouble at Miami International Airport. 7News cameras on Sunday captured stranded flyers at MIA, Monday morning. With hotels booked up and out of budget, travelers were forced to sit and wait for updates on flights that would take them to their final destin…
Miami International Airport, Florida, evacuated travelers and their staff due to a “suspected object” left at one of its terminals on Sunday afternoon, January 25. The alert adds to flights cancelled in the United States by a winter storm. According to the airport, rooms H and J were the main ones affected by this Sunday’s incident, although the risk was later ruled out for travelers. BREAKING: Miami airport fully evacuated. Reason unknown pic.t…
Miami International Airport Evacuated Due To Unattended Luggage
Passengers travelling through Miami International Airport were forced into an unexpected evacuation on Sunday evening, 25 January after an unattended piece of luggage prompted a major security response, disrupting flights and triggering hours of delays across parts of the airport. The incident occurred in the South Terminal departures area when airport security identified a bag that had been left unattended. In line with aviation safety procedur…
“Suspicious Item” Prompts Evacuation At Major American Airport
A “suspicious item” prompted an evacuation at Miami International Airport, causing a chaotic situation for travelers amid a winter storm in parts of the country. Authorities evacuated everyone in the immediate area as a precaution. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said its Bomb Squad was called to the scene. Footage below: BREAKING: Miami airport fully evacuated. Reason unknown pic.twitter.com/d6Ddmt4huD — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 25, …
Suspicious luggage forces Miami airport evacuation; checkpoints later reopen
Thousands of travellers evacuated Miami International Airport after a suspicious unattended bag was found. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office later gave the all clear, with TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H and J, along with surrounding areas, reopening after the security sweep was completed.
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