Inbound flights to Boise Airport in Idaho have been placed under a ground stop following a fire and emergency at the airport, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
\n\nThe FAA issued the alert at about 14:38 local time on Sunday, 6 September, citing “Fire / Emergency” as the reason for the ground stop.
\n\nThe restriction affects flights arriving at Boise Airport from major US regions. The FAA did not immediately provide an estimate for the average delay.
\n\nA ground stop is an air-traffic control measure that temporarily prevents affected flights from departing for an airport, allowing authorities to deal with an emergency or other disruption.
\n\nFurther details about the fire, including its location at the airport, its cause and whether anyone was injured, were not immediately available.
\n\nAuthorities are expected to provide more information as emergency crews respond to the incident.
\n\nPassengers travelling through Boise Airport have been advised to check with their airlines for the latest information on their flights.
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