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Ground stop reported at Chicago O'Hare after air traffic tower fire alarm

A fire alarm at an air traffic control tower reportedly triggered a ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The supplied report does not state how long the disruption lasted.

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The incident can cause widespread flight delays and cancellations at a major international airport.

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  1. Ground stop at O'Hare after fire alarm in air traffic tower – NBC Chicago ↗nbcchicago.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

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