Checkpoints and Borders Policy Debate - LGA Checkpoint X-Ray Catches Fire

Glad to see the TSA is maintaining the x-ray equipment properly. :rolleyes:

People were sent scrambling without their shoes when an x-ray machine caught on fire at LaGuardia Airport.

It happened late Sunday afternoon at Terminal C. It resulted in plenty of smoke, confusion, delayed flights and some very long lines.

An electrical fire in the x-ray machine took it out just before 5:00 p.m.

One passenger said, "It was scary. My first thought was why is it so foggy in here?"

That fog was actually smoke, so the Port Authority decided to evacuate the 600 people in the terminal. And if you ask some of passengers I the Terminal, it happened fast.

Read more: http://www.myfoxny.com/story/18867366/fire-at-lga-forces-evacuation-at-term-c#ixzz1yoh7EC2d

How long until we see a report from Blogger Bob saying that "An incendiary device caused a terminal dump"?

No wonder AA is bankrupt!

Mike

"Sir, what I'm going to need you to do for me is to go ahead and put your bag through the xray machine, sir.

But it's on fire.

Sir, this is a standard security procedure, sir. If you'd like to fill out a comment card they're available on the other side of the screening area, sir. So if you can just go ahead and put your bag in the machine, sir..."

Glad to see the TSA is maintaining the x-ray equipment properly. :rolleyes:

I have to wonder what sorts of toxic fumes are generated by an electrical fire inside an X-ray machine.

(I'm well aware that most do not use radioactive materials for their X-ray source, but large capacitors, transformers, and other components contain chemicals that're almost as nasty.)

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-skymiles/1360057-laguardia-fire.html

No wonder AA is bankrupt!

Mike

Well, actually, they are trying to get out of chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Well, actually, they are trying to get out of chapter 11 bankruptcy.

By charging extra for aisle/window seats. Sigh, I used to really .... American. :(

By charging extra for aisle/window seats. Sigh, I used to really .... American. :(

There is no way to charging the aisle & windows seat. Absolutely not!

There is no way to charging the aisle & windows seat. Absolutely not!

Just booked a flight on American today. There is.

Just booked a flight on American today. There is.

Oh, really? Is that a facts?

Oh, really? Is that a facts?

It's a fact. $14 per seat each way.

Does anyone know anymore about this incident?

The reason I ask is because - if you see my previous postings - I am unhappy about Backscatter X-Ray machines being used, especially on children in the UK.

Can anyone confirm it really was a Backscatter X-Ray machine that caught fire?
I would consider that a significant incident.

Does anyone know anymore about this incident?

The reason I ask is because - if you see my previous postings - I am unhappy about Backscatter X-Ray machines being used, especially on children in the UK.

Can anyone confirm it really was a Backscatter X-Ray machine that caught fire?
I would consider that a significant incident.

I think it was the x-ray tunnel for carry on items and shoes.

An X-Ray machine did not catch fire. There was sparking in a power outlet in the checkpoint. Police used dry chemical extinguishers causing the smoke condition. There wasn't an actual fire. The equipment in the area was shut down until the circuit was isolated. The outlet was repaired and equipment put back into service.

Does anyone know anymore about this incident?

The reason I ask is because - if you see my previous postings - I am unhappy about Backscatter X-Ray machines being used, especially on children in the UK.

Can anyone confirm it really was a Backscatter X-Ray machine that caught fire?
I would consider that a significant incident.

There are no backscatter X-Rays at this checkpoint. There will be L3 AITs there within a month. No X-Ray was on fire.

An X-Ray machine did not catch fire. There was sparking in a power outlet in the checkpoint. Police used dry chemical extinguishers causing the smoke condition. There wasn't an actual fire. The equipment in the area was shut down until the circuit was isolated. The outlet was repaired and equipment put back into service.

So, if true, this is a case of inaccurate reporting and an unnecessary terminal dump. A twofer. Sounds about right.

So, if true, this is a case of inaccurate reporting and an unnecessary terminal dump. A twofer. Sounds about right.

A consequence of poorly trained, unskilled workers operating machinery of which they have no clue as to how it should function, let alone troubleshooting or minor user maintenance when a problem exists and something goes wrong???

I'm reminded of the 2008 CDC report (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2003-0206-3067.pdf) on Smurf exposure to radiation, and how basically none of the CDC recommendations have been implemented.

A consequence of poorly trained, unskilled workers operating machinery of which they have no clue as to how it should function, let alone troubleshooting or minor user maintenance when a problem exists and something goes wrong???

I'm reminded of the 2008 CDC report (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2003-0206-3067.pdf) on Smurf exposure to radiation, and how basically none of the CDC recommendations have been implemented.

It as actually Port Authority Police who overreacted and used two dry chemical extinguishers on something that was a matter of flipping a breaker. They also evacuated the terminal for not smoke from a fire but smoke from the deployment of the dry chemical extinguishers. TSA shut down the machine as trained.

So, if true, this is a case of inaccurate reporting and an unnecessary terminal dump. A twofer. Sounds about right.

Inaccuratete reporting by the news media, unnecessary terminal dump by Port Authority Police.

Thanks for all the info - much appreciated WhyNotKnow

By charging extra for aisle/window seats. Sigh, I used to really .... American. :(

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse....:td: