Fire causes power outage at DC-area airport
Posted: Jul 15, 2010 11:29 AM
Updated: Jul 15, 2010 11:29 AM
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A power outage Thursday affected two terminals at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near downtown Washington, an airport spokeswoman said.
The power cut was due to a fire at an airport substation shortly before midday, said the spokeswoman, Tara Hamilton.
According to Hamilton, the power outage was affecting ticket counters and concessions stands in Terminals B and C, which handle major airlines, including Delta, United, American, Continental and others.
Security screening and air traffic control continued to operate on auxiliary power, Hamilton said, and flights continued to land and depart.
Passengers should download boarding passes before they come to the airport and go directly to security checkpoints, Hamilton advised. She warned that baggage handling also was affected, with some airlines trying to check luggage without computers.
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