CVG Evacuated After False Alarm

Sometimes, kids will be kids.

(Hebron, Ky.) - CVG officials say a false alarm caused travelers to evacuate the airport on Thursday morning. 

A child, whose age is unknown, reportedly pulled a fire alarm around 11:00 Thursday. Passengers were evacuated from the terminal building until first responders arrived to help repopulate the building. 

No fire or injuries were reported and no charges were filed. 

 

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