:format(webp)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/canada/2023/03/26/st-johns-nl-airport-on-track-to-reopen-after-ceiling-fire-creates-damage/2023032613034-ffc74530f94d36195a3873127e05e8b46a0dd0768720785f330f84a2876f0bb9.jpg "St. John’s, N.L., airport on track to reopen after ceiling fire creates damage")
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The St. John’s International Airport says it’s on schedule to reopen at 5 p.m. today after a fire in a second-floor ceiling caused soot and water damage.
The airport in Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital was evacuated at 11:30 p.m. Friday after a small blaze broke out near departure gates in the building’s east wing.
The airport authority issued a news release confirming it was on schedule for the 5 p.m. reopening to the public, with flights to resume by 7 p.m.
The authority says remediation teams have had to “work tirelessly” through the night to stay on track for the reopening, and the affected area remains cordoned off.
The airport is advising passengers to check with airlines in advance to determine their travel times.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 26, 2023.
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