Overview
- The FAA halted all departures from Orlando International Airport after a fire alarm triggered a precautionary evacuation of the control tower.
- The agency indicated the ground stop would last at least until 4:15 p.m. Sunday with operations expected to resume afterward.
- Arriving flights may have been held in the air or diverted, and officials did not specify how many flights were affected.
- Airport management, the FAA, and local fire crews had not reported whether there was an actual fire, any damage, or injuries.
- Travelers were urged to monitor the airport’s website and airline apps for real-time gate and flight status updates.