Plans changed fast for travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wednesday night. A parked van caught fire outside the South Curb, forcing drivers and families to shift routes.
🚦 Why It Matters: Pickup lanes can shut without warning. Quick updates help you avoid delays and stay safe.
🚒 What’s Happening:
- Officials say smoke showed around 7:33 p.m. from the glove box of a van at the South Curb.
- Atlanta Fire Rescue says crews put the fire out fast. No one was hurt.
- Airport staff moved traffic to the South Lower Level and guided people away from the scene.
- The airport says flights and terminal operations stayed normal.
🕒 What’s New:
- Timeline, according to the airport:
- 7:33 p.m.: Smoke reported at the South Curb.
- About 10:30 p.m.: Upper deck reopened after the van was removed.
🧩 What’s Unclear: Investigators have not said what started the fire.
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