NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) was evacuated for a short time after a report of smoke on Monday morning.
An FAA spokesperson confirmed there was no fire and the controllers evacuated the tower due to a burning smell from an elevator.
Air traffic controllers are moving to a backup facility.
The air traffic controllers were moved to the backup facility on site.
Flights were forced to hold, but then air traffic controllers were seen moving back to the tower by 8:30 a.m.
Flights were spotted landing at the airport and the ground stop was lifted.
Nearby LaGuardia Airport remains closed after a plane collided with a truck on a runway.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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