Flights into Piarco Worldwide Airport in Trinidad resumed on Friday after being suspended for a number of hours because of a fireplace on the Amerijet warehouse facility situated on the south terminal.
In an announcement, the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (AATT) confirmed that “airport operations have resumed” however warned that passengers should expertise delays. The authority suggested vacationers to examine with their airways for up to date flight info.
The fireplace, which broke out earlier within the day, prompted the momentary closure of the runway. The reason for the blaze has not but been disclosed.
In response to the AATT, emergency response protocols had been activated instantly. Firefighters from the Piarco Fireplace Station, supported by models from the Arima Fireplace Station, managed to deliver the state of affairs below management. Operations resumed as soon as clearance was granted by the Trinidad and Tobago Fireplace Service and the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority.
The AATT didn’t specify what number of flights had been affected however stated it continues to work intently with stakeholders to make sure a protected and safe return to full operations.
