Smoke was reported in the air traffic control tower at Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada on October 21, 2026. The Pearson air traffic control tower was evacuated following the smoke detection, triggering emergency safety procedures.
The evacuation of the control tower caused disruptions to flight operations at Toronto Pearson Airport, leading to delays for passengers on affected flights. The incident impacted the scheduling and management of departures and arrivals during the event, according to The Ontario Post.
