What happened at the airport
On Sunday evening Miami International Airport activated a wide evacuation after workers spotted unattended luggage near a departures door. The sheriff’s office described the package as suspicious and called the Bomb Squad. Reports say at least three concourses were cleared and travelers were led outside about 5:30 pm. Authorities treated the scene as a precaution while they evaluated the item and secured the area.
Witness accounts and video
People who were at the airport shared videos showing crowds gathered outside and passengers leaving the terminals. One traveler reported hearing a “pop” and seeing three people escorted in handcuffs. Social media posts show a mix of confusion and calm among those outside. Eyewitness material gives a real time view, but details on what happened inside remain limited until officials release a full statement.
Official response and open questions
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the evacuation was precautionary after the unattended bag was found. Bomb Squad personnel responded to inspect the item. At the time of reporting there was no public confirmation of an explosive device. The routine of immediate evacuation aims to reduce risk, but it also raises questions about how unattended items are screened and how quickly clear, usable information is shared with travelers.
Broader travel disruption
The evacuation came while a large snowstorm in the Eastern United States was already causing widespread delays and cancellations. Airports and airlines were managing heavy disruption, and the extra delay at Miami added to traveler uncertainty. Given the storm has caused fatalities and major outages, officials face pressure to balance caution with clear communication to reduce further harm to stranded passengers.
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