Florida
South Florida airport partially evacuated for security probe
Officers briefly have ordered a partial evacuation of a South Florida airport as a part of a “security-related investigation.”
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Officers briefly ordered a partial evacuation of a South Florida airport Tuesday night as a part of a “security-related investigation.”
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport posted on Twitter shortly after 8 p.m. that officers have been investigating within the baggage declare space of Terminal 1, which is used primarily by Southwest Airways. Then simply earlier than 9 p.m., a second put up mentioned that legislation enforcement had cleared the safety incident.
The terminal’s decrease degree had been evacuated, and the airport’s entrance roadway was blocked, the social media put up mentioned. Airport providers and entranceways have been anticipated to renew regular operations later Tuesday evening.
Vacationers have been instructed to verify their airways for up to date flight info.
Officers did not instantly present particulars about what prompted the investigation and evacuation.