At least nine people sustained minor injuries after an escalator at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City caught fire early Wednesday morning, authorities said.
More than 900 travelers were evacuated out of Terminal 8 at around 7 a.m. E.T. after reports of smoke filling the area, according to a statement from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The source appeared to be in Concourse C.
The New York City Fire Department responded to the scene, reporting that there was a fire in the escalator. At least nine people sustained minor injuries, the fire department said.
Four of them were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, port authority said.
The airport posted to its X account that operations have resumed, and for travelers to check in with their airlines for updated information.
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