As per reports, flights at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey were reportedly halted on Monday (23 March) morning following unconfirmed reports of a fire within airport premises.

• Initial information suggests that operations were disrupted after concerns related to the incident, with some reports indicating that the airport’s control tower may have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
• Passengers have reported delays, including aircraft held on the tarmac, while authorities assess the situation.
• A temporary ground stop has also been reported, potentially affecting both arrivals and departures, with some sources indicating restrictions may remain in place until approximately 0830 hours local time (1230 hours UTC).
• At the time of reporting, details regarding the exact location, cause, and scale of the reported fire remain unclear.
• Authorities have not yet issued an official confirmation or full operational update. The situation remains developing.