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9 injured in escalator fire at JFK Airport in New York City; hundreds evacuated from terminal

At least nine people sustained minor injuries when an escalator at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City caught fire early Wednesday, authorities said. More than 900 travelers were evacuated from Terminal 8 at around 7 a.m. ET after people reported smoke filling the area, the Port Authority of New York and New
byEmily Carter
25 July 2024
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9 injured in escalator fire at JFK Airport in New York City; hundreds evacuated from terminal
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At least nine people sustained minor injuries when an escalator at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City caught fire early Wednesday, authorities said.

More than 900 travelers were evacuated from Terminal 8 at around 7 a.m. ET after people reported smoke filling the area, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a statement. The source appeared to be in Concourse C.

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The New York City Fire Department said there was a fire on the escalator.@miaukenzie

The New York City Fire Department said there was a fire on the escalator. At least nine people sustained minor injuries, it said.

Four of them were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the port authority said.

The airport posted on X that operations had resumed and urged travelers to check in with their airlines for updated information.

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Hello, I'm Emily Carter, a technology writer fascinated by the ever-evolving world of tech. I specialize in writing about the latest innovations, gadgets, and trends that are shaping our future. With a background in computer science and a knack for making complex topics accessible, I aim to inform and inspire my readers about the possibilities of technology.
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