Published On: Mon, Mar 23rd, 2026
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Newark Airport LIVE: New Jersey air hub ‘grounds to a halt’ after ‘fire erupts’ | World | News

An FAA spokesperson confirmed there was no fire and the controllers evacuated the tower due to a burning smell from an elevator, ABC news reported.

Flights were forced to hold, but then air traffic controllers were seen moving back to the tower by 8:30 am, the broadcaster also said.