[UPDATE] Fire On Airfield At JFK Airport Is Only A Test

(Sarah Jenny / Gothamist)

A tipster just sent us this photo taken from Gate 14 of JFK's JetBlue terminal showing a fire on the airfield. Sarah Jenny writes, "A woman just flipped out at her husband and threatened to not get on the plane. Some people freaked out, some people not noticing." Others have taken to Twitter to report the fire, with one saying that it appears to be under control. We're currently awaiting comment from the Port Authority, and will update when more information becomes available.

Update 2:44 p.m.: A Port Authority spokesman tells us the fire is a controlled blaze started as part of a training exercise for the FDNY.

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By Christopher Robbins in News on November 22, 2011 2:18 PM

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Kevin Wu

They do this once a week at the very least.

whodiditandran

What's it a test of? Our nerves?

DavidTuchman

They actually do this quite often. I've driven by the airport and seen this going on more than once. While visitors to the airport weren't warned, I have a feeling everyone who actually worked at the place knew exactly what was going on.

Amber

Same, I flew out of JFK over Halloween weekend and also saw a fire. No one seemed alarmed.

Greg Froober

wow, they start a huge fire at an airport and decide not to warn anyone at the airport beforehand. And during thanksgiving travel madness, no less......Geniuses