ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a camera battery overheated and exploded at the Orlando International Airport, prompting flights to be held.
Orlando police announced on Twitter that no shots were fired and no one was injured Friday evening after travelers heard a loud sound and fled the airport.
ALERT: There has been NO shooting at Orlando International Airport. There was a loud sound that startled people, but no shots fired, no danger to public.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) November 10, 2017
Passengers have been allowed to re-enter, and checkpoints have reopened.
Police say the lithium-ion battery had been inside a camera and packed in a bag, which was smoldering when investigators arrived.
After investigation, it has been determined that a lithium-ion battery inside a camera overheated and exploded. As a result of the incident, a ground stop was issued and a number of flights were held. Passengers have been allowed to reenter and checkpoints have reopened.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) November 10, 2017
It wasn’t clear where exactly in the airport the explosion occurred.
GOAA CEO Phil Brown addresses media about lithium battery incident at MCO on Friday night. He says a complete review of airport response will take place on Monday. Approximately 24 flights were cancelled as a result of the incident. pic.twitter.com/qEn8iBAOMg
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) November 11, 2017
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