Newark Airport Suspends Departures After Tower Evacuation

Newark Liberty International Airport temporarily suspended all departures on Monday morning due to an evacuation of the control tower. Bloomberg posted on X, reporting that the evacuation was prompted by a fire alarm, leading to a halt in operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, stating that flights were grounded as a precautionary measure while the situation was assessed. The airport resumed normal operations shortly after the all-clear was given. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the alarm is under investigation.