The Brisbane Airport’s international terminal has been evacuated, causing delays to flights, after testing of an air-conditioning unit caused smoke.
Just after 8am, testing of an air-conditioning unit’s heating element created smoke, which activated the fire alarm.
There was an evacuation at Brisbane Airport’s international terminal on Tuesday morning.Credit: Brisbane Airport. File image
All passengers on level four of the international terminal were evacuated, causing delays for some departing international flights, and traffic congestion around the precinct.
A Queensland Fire Department spokesman said five fire crews attended, and were cleared to leave at 8.35am.
A Brisbane Airport spokesman said passengers had returned to the terminal, and processing was being prioritised based on flight schedules.
“Brisbane Airport apologises for delays as a result of this morning’s evacuation,” he said.
Incoming international flights continued, and there was no impact to the domestic terminal.
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