Fire suppression malfunction at George Bush Intercontinental Airport released foam, affecting tarmac and equipment, but no people, aircraft, or flight operations were impacted.
A malfunction at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston led to a fire suppression system unintentionally releasing foam onto the adjacent tarmac, covering vehicles and equipment. The foam was PFAS-free and biodegradable, and the incident occurred at a United Airlines hangar. No one was inside the building when the foam was released, and the event did not affect the airport's operations. Clean-up efforts are ongoing, with support from United Airlines environmental teams, the Houston Fire Department, Houston Airports, and Houston Public Works.
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