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BSO Fire Rescue Responds To Broward Airport After Strong Smell Reported

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Broward Sheriff Office Fire Rescue responded to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport following a strong smell reported in Terminal 2 on Thursday morning.

Arlene Satchell, spokesperson for the airport, said the odor emanated from a flooring product and was lingering in the air after overnight work on a concession space behind a construction wall.

A few people near the security checkpoint complained of smelling fumes at around 5 a.m. and fire rescue units responded.

The area was examined and people checked out.

No one was transported and no flights were impacted.

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