Black smoke was seen billowing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York following a fire incident in the airside area of the facility. Images on social media depicted a plume of black smoke rising near Terminal 8, with emergency crews responding to the scene.
A video captured the thick black smoke emanating from behind a security fence at the airport, resulting from a vehicle fire confirmed to have occurred around 7:25 am local time. The fire involved an American Airlines tow truck, which was promptly extinguished by the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team.
Fortunately, there were no injuries or disruptions reported as a result of the incident. The airport spokesperson confirmed the details and reassured that there was no impact on airport operations. The timestamp on social media posts indicated the incident occurred around 12:46 pm GMT.
While the cause of the fire remains unknown, online footage suggests it may have involved an emergency services vehicle with flashing lights near the gates. Citizens captured images of the black smoke rising in the area, further highlighting the incident.
John F. Kennedy International Airport has been approached for comment regarding the situation, and updates may follow as the investigation progresses.