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Smoke Report Prompts Toronto Pearson Control Tower Evacuation and Flight Delays

Toronto Pearson Flights Delayed After Control Tower Evacuated Due to Smoke
Image: Terminal, Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville, NC by w_lemay via flickr, by-sa

A smoke report at Toronto Pearson Airport in Toronto, Canada, led to the evacuation of the apron control tower today. This emergency action disrupted normal operations at the airport.

The evacuation caused flight delays for departing aircraft. Passengers were left waiting on the tarmac behind approximately 40 other planes, creating a backlog of flights unable to depart on schedule.