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Ground Stop Issued, Tower Evacuated At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
A fire alarm and strong gas odor prompted evacuation of the air traffic control tower, causing delays to over 360 flights, officials said.
- On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a fire, and the air traffic control tower was evacuated due to a strong gas smell.
- Atlanta Fire Rescue is investigating on site while officials have not determined the gas smell's cause or how long the air traffic control tower will remain closed.
- Flight tracking data showed mounting delays, with FlightAware reporting 207 delayed flights at 5:40 p.m., rising to 360 delayed by 5:50 p.m., and five canceled flights amid disruptions.
- With roughly 114,000 passengers expected, staffing strains intensified as TSA officers and air traffic controllers worked without pay amid the shutdown.
- Officials warn the disruption could continue, saying extension odds are medium, and the FAA has not confirmed when controllers can resume or if operations restart before the ground stop ends.
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Atlanta air traffic control tower evacuated after fire alarm and gas smell
The air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was evacuated for a time Friday night after a fire alarm and a gas smell were detected, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.
·Atlanta, United States
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