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False alarm about possible fire at Metro Airport causes flight delays

False alarm about possible fire at Metro Airport causes flight delays
Posted at 9:17 PM, Feb 20, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-21 05:20:47-05

Passengers at Detroit Metro Airport are experience delays because of a false alarm at the facility.

The airport has issued the following statement:

The FAA Tower at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was temporarily evacuated around 8 p.m. due to a fire alarm. The Airport Authority Fire Department investigated and determined it was a false alarm. The FAA staff has returned to the tower. Due to the evacuation, the FAA issued a brief Ground Stop at DTW. The Ground Stop has been lifted and operations are returning to normal.

Travelers making their way to Metro should check with their airline for information on specific flights.

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