Small fire forces brief closure at Fort Lauderdale airport

Runway shut down for 20 minutes while fire was put out

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A small fire at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport closed the runway and delayed flights for roughly 20 minutes on Saturday, according to authorities.

A hydrant truck caught fire on the northwest part of the airport and the runway was closed for the safety of the planes and firetrucks driving around the tarmac, authorities said.

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The fire was put out and no injuries were reported, authorities said.