Fresno Yosemite International Airport was evacuated early Thursday morning because of a suspicious item in the front terminal area.
Half a dozen flights were expected to be delayed because of the incident.
Driving the news: Around 5 a.m. Thursday morning the airport was evacuated in the ticket and baggage claim areas after a suspicious item was found.
- The Fresno Police Department Bomb Squad responded to the scene and examined the device.
- The airport said the terminal and ticketing area was reopened around 6:30, and passengers began processing for flights.
- All passengers who arrived prior to the incident were processed through TSA screening and the first morning departure was released on time.
- All other passengers had to be evacuated from the terminal.
- The airport said six flight delays were expected because of the incident, anticipating that delays would take an 1.5-2 hours.
