Miami International Airport was abruptly evacuated on Sunday evening, and hundreds, if not thousands, of travelers were forced out of the airport during an apparent security issue.
Meanwhile, a massive snowstorm across the Eastern US is already causing widespread flight delays and cancellations.
Travelers were reportedly seen rushing outside at approximately 5:30 pm ET.
Reports suggest that unattended luggage was the culprit, and the Bomb Squad was called in to investigate.
CBS Miami reports that a “suspicious package” is under investigation, per the County Sheriff’s office. At least three concourses were evacuated.
WATCH:
Videos circulating on social media show a large crowd gathered outside the airport. According to pro poker player Eugene Katchalov, “There was some kind of ‘pop’ and a huge panic started. Everyone started to run for the exits.”
“I saw 3 people being walked out in handcuffs. Though the police and the handcuffed people appeared to be very calm and stood around waiting outside with everyone for the first 5mins or so before they rushed everyone downstairs,” he said.
Didn’t catch it on video as I was on the phone, but shortly prior to the video above I saw 3 people being walked out in handcuffs. Though the police and the handcuffed people appeared to be very calm and stood around waiting outside with everyone for the first 5mins or so before…
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) January 25, 2026
They’ve asked all the airport employees upfront, so hopefully means they’ll be letting them inside soon and resuming operations. pic.twitter.com/G0X4cLAzUf
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) January 25, 2026
Per the Daily Mail:
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they found an unattended luggage near a door at Departures and launched the evacuation as a precaution.
Bomb Squad officials were also called to the scene.
This comes as delays and cancellations stemming from the historic snowstorm – which has already claimed at least 12 fatal victims – have already sparked travel disarray.
One woman who shared a video from the chaotic scene said people hoping to board their flights were ‘just told to leave’ without any further explanation.
This is a developing story.
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