A fuel pump fire halted flights into DFW International Airport Friday morning, pairing with thunderstorms to hamper air travel.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued the ground stop for departures to DFW Airport from other airports just before 10 a.m., a move meant to slow traffic into the airport. Some flights are still arriving, although dozens of incoming and outgoing flights have been delayed.
“This morning, there was a fire at one of the fuel pumps at DFW Airport,” the airport shared in social media messages. “Our DPS team responded immediately and were able to put the fire out and shut off the affected pump.”
The FAA said fuel systems may not be available at DFW for a period of time, but said aircraft that did not need fuel may be able to get an exemption to fly into the airport.
The airport’s safety teams are inspecting pumps, but DFW has encouraged passengers to check flight delays with airlines.
DFW Airport officials did not specify where at the airport the fuel pump fire was located or how much damage there was.
Thunderstorms moving through North Texas also caused delays for incoming flights at both DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field. The FAA said flights into DFW from other airports are delayed 45 minutes to an hour.
Flights into Love Field are delayed about 45 minutes as well.
The same set of thunderstorms forced city of Dallas officials to cancel Friday’s Veteran’s Day parade.
Fuel pump fire stops flights into DFW Airport
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