Air traffic control tower catches fire at North Carolina airport

Firefighters were called to a fire at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Thursday morning, responding to a fire that broke out in an air traffic control tower.
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[@Darkk6969]

"Ladies and gentlemen this is your captain speaking. The control tower is on fire but nothing to worry about. We will depart right on schedule. Also, please fasten your seat belts."

[@patmcbride9853]

"Negative Ghost Rider, the tower is on fire."

[@squangan]

So much smog that you can just barely make out that yes there is some smoke coming out of the tower.

[@billace90]

Someone was 🚬???🤔

[@weirdnewworld1736]

This is fine

[@festerbestertester1658]

The controllers evacuated without incident and the firefighters took over landing planes.