Fire at NY airport, 18 people affected
The incident occurred in one of the buildings of John Kennedy Airport on Tuesday evening.
A small fire started in one of Lufthansa freight terminals. A litter bin caught fire. It was extinguished 30 minutes later.
18 airport employees were poisoned with combustion products. Four of them were taken to hospital.
A leak of hazardous substances was reported at first. But then it turned out to be perfume.
Photo: AFP
