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Faulty Smoke Alarm Prompts Evacuations at San Diego International Airport

Travelers were evacuated from terminals for about 15 minutes after a faulty smoke alarm sounded off near Gates 3-10

Travelers were evacuated from the San Diego International Airport Friday morning after a faulty smoke alarm sounded off, airport officials confirmed.

Rebecca Bloomfield, of the San Diego Airport Authority, told NBC 7 the alarm went off in the Southwest Rotunda at around 8:45 a.m., near Gates 3-10 at Terminal 1

Crews with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) and the San Diego Harbor Police went to the airport and soon, officials cleared Terminal 1. Less than15 minutes later, travelers were allowed back into the airport.

Some were very frustrated – and rushed – because they had to go back through security lines. Many feared they may miss their flights.

Other passengers said they were relieved to hear the evacuation was only due to a false alarm, and that no one was hurt.

The Airport Authority said passengers traveling Friday should check with their airlines in case of delays. As of 10 a.m., the San Diego International Airport’s website showed departing flights leaving on time.

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