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    Passengers at JFK Airport evacuated as terminal 'filled with black smoke'

    By John O'sullivan & Zahra Khaliq,

    3 hours ago
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    A blaze has sparked chaos at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, leading to the 'evacuation' of numerous passengers onto the tarmac.

    A traveler shared a snapshot of the upheaval on X, stating: "Fire at JFK this morning. Trying to get more details. Photos from employee at Terminal 8."

    They continued with the update: "Delayed passengers on the tarmac are now being bussed away from the scene."

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    Footage captured on-site reveals the presence of around six squad cars stationed near a runway while a sizable crowd of passengers stand by with their belongings, awaiting further directions.

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