UK’s Heathrow Airport Control Tower Evacuated; Fire Alarm Reportedly Goes Off

UK’s Heathrow Airport Control Tower Evacuated; Fire Alarm Reportedly Goes Off
An aircraft takes off from Heathrow airport in west London Sept. 2, 2014. Andrew Winning/Reuters/File Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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An air traffic control tower at London’s Heathrow Airport was evacuated Wednesday following an alarm, disrupting several flights.

“There has been a fire alarm activation on the airfield, which emergency services are currently responding to. We’re sorry for the delay, hopefully we’ll have more information for you soon,”the airport tweeted.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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