Crime & Safety
Don't Be Alarmed If You See Smoke And Fire Near O'Hare Today
The Chicago Fire Department is conducting classes Thursday in O'Hare's north airfield, according to the airport.
CHICAGO, IL — If you see smoke or flames today near O'Hare International Airport, there's no need for alarm.
The Chicago Fire Department is conducting classes in O'Hare's north airfield, according to a tweet from the airport published just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
"Regular training in progress at O'Hare," the fire department said in a tweet around the same time. "Smoke is from simulator pad. No aircraft emergency."
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O'Hare is a frequent training location for the department, which also used the airport for trainings on Tuesday, Friday and last Thursday.
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