Overview
- Part of Birmingham Airport was cleared Tuesday when a fire alarm triggered in the North Terminal’s baggage reclaim and immigration area.
- West Midlands Fire Service deployed multiple crews, and officials reported no flames or injuries.
- Arriving passengers were held on aircraft as checks continued, and photos showed others gathered outside the terminal.
- Witnesses reported smoke and a chemical-like smell in the baggage hall, which authorities have not yet explained.
- The airport says operations continue outside the closed zone, which could cause knock-on delays as investigators complete their work.