A fire broke out in the cigar department of the duty-free shop at Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3, prompting an evacuation. Video footage shows smoke rising in the terminal. No injuries or flight disruptions have been reported so far.
A fire was reported at the duty-free shop in Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3, specifically in the cigar department, at around noon on Tuesday. The area was evacuated, and video footage posted to journalist channels shows smoke filling part of the terminal. Airport fire crews are responding. There is no immediate report of injuries or flight delays. The incident is still developing; details on the cause of the fire remain unconfirmed.
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