A fast-moving blaze in a parking garage at John F. Kennedy International Airport sent three Port Authority police officers to the hospital Tuesday, after two cars went up in flames in the airport’s Blue parking lot. The fire started on the second floor of the structure, jumped from one vehicle to another, and was knocked down in just over 30 minutes, officials said. No other injuries were reported.
Emergency response and injuries
The FDNY rushed to the Blue lot just before 1 p.m., as Port Authority officers and airport personnel moved to secure the area. One parked car caught fire and the flames spread to a nearby vehicle before firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the blaze. EMS transported three Port Authority officers to local hospitals to be checked out and treated for smoke inhalation.
According to News 12 Bronx, the Port Authority Police Department later said that regular operations in the Blue lot had resumed.
Travelers and operations
Despite the dramatic scene in the garage, there were no public reports of flight delays tied to the fire, and airport terminals were not listed as affected during the response. FDNY crews worked alongside Port Authority personnel on site to keep the area cordoned off, clear smoke, and reopen access once the flames were fully out and the scene was deemed safe.
What officials said next
Authorities have not yet released information on what triggered the initial vehicle fire. Investigators are expected to review the scene and examine the possible cause, according to News 12 Bronx. The Port Authority and FDNY may share additional details through their official channels as the investigation continues.
