Ground stop at 3 DC-area airports due to ‘strong chemical smell’ - WTOP
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Three DC-area airports stopped all flights due to reports of strong chemical smell.
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If you're traveling through Reagan National, Dulles, or BWI, your flights may be delayed or cancelled.
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Three Washington D.C.-area airports implemented a ground stop due to reports of a strong chemical smell. The airports affected include Reagan National, Dulles International, and Baltimore-Washington International. All aircraft departures were temporarily halted as authorities investigated the source of the odor. The ground stop disrupted air travel in the nation's capital region while officials worked to determine if it was safe to resume normal operations.
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Authorities are investigating the source of the odor to determine if operations can resume safely.
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A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports - AP News

Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports - The New York Times - The New York Times
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