Mar 17, 2019: Fire in International YYZ T1, evacuated, Intl/US flights impacted
Mar 17, 2019, 5:40 pm
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They kicked us out of the secure breezeway between D and E back landslide, and now the E security is closed and it is a cluster $&^* with no information forthcoming.
I’m assuming they are going to hold flights because nobody is going anywhere.
I’m assuming they are going to hold flights because nobody is going anywhere.
Mar 17, 2019, 6:33 pm
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Follow hashtags #torontopearson #aircanada and @aircanada ... lots of reports. People getting frustrated, 2 hours on planes at the gate etc.
Mar 17, 2019, 6:34 pm
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Well, AC is not having a good week
Quote:
Update Toronto Pearson Airport says “all International and US aircraft at Terminal 1 are currently holding at their gates.“ Fire services working to clear the terminal of smoke."
Quote:
Update Toronto Pearson Airport says “all International and US aircraft at Terminal 1 are currently holding at their gates.“ Fire services working to clear the terminal of smoke."
Mar 17, 2019, 6:50 pm
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It's a zoo here... no one going anywhere, as security check points are all still closed.
And it smells like burgers, worse case scenario with landside options....
And it smells like burgers, worse case scenario with landside options....
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Mar 17, 2019, 6:52 pm
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Dominoes falling...
"All flights to the U.S. scheduled to depart from Terminal 1 have been cancelled. For passengers scheduled to travel to the U.S. out of Terminal 1 tonight or tomorrow, please contact your airline before leaving for the airport."
"All flights to the U.S. scheduled to depart from Terminal 1 have been cancelled. For passengers scheduled to travel to the U.S. out of Terminal 1 tonight or tomorrow, please contact your airline before leaving for the airport."
Mar 17, 2019, 6:59 pm
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A lot of unhappy vacationers around here, and "fairly happy to not have to travel" businesspeople.
Mar 17, 2019, 7:23 pm
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That said.....
"inbound flights to Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal 1 International are being parked at the deicing facility while emergency services deal with the fire. There are ~12 flights parked right now. Baggage for earlier arrivals is also being held."
Mar 17, 2019, 7:24 pm
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Per Pearson twitter: "While the fire in Terminal 1 is extinguished, emergency responders are in the process of ensuring the terminal is safe for re-entry. For inbound passengers currently waiting on the tarmac, we appreciate your patience as we ensure the terminal is safe for travellers and employees."