Escalator Fire at JFK Airport Injures 9, Forces Evacuation of 900

The early morning blaze in Terminal 8 led to flight delays and an ongoing investigation into the cause.

Four of the injured were hospitalized with non-life-threatening conditions.
Nearly 1,000 passengers were evacuated to another section of the terminal.
The fire caused significant smoke, disrupting operations for over an hour.
Emergency responders quickly contained the fire, allowing operations to resume by 8:15 a.m.
The incident affected several major airlines operating out of Terminal 8.