The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.

WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - The control tower at Newark airport outside New York City was temporarily evacuated and officials ordered a ground stop on Monday morning after a burning smell, the FAA said.

A ground stop was briefly in effect Monday morning at Newark Airport after a suspected fire was reported in the control tower.

The Newark Airport air traffic tower was evacuated due to a report of smoke originating from elevator gears.

Operations were temporarily suspended at Newark Airport on March 23 after the air traffic control tower was evacuated due to a report of smoke.

Arrivals and departures were temporarily paused at Newark Liberty airport after air traffic controllers evacuated the tower due to a burning smell.

Passengers at airports across the country have been subjected to hours-long security delays because of the ongoing Transportation Security Administration shutdown.

The air traffic control tower has been evacuated after reports of smoke.

Travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport are facing unpredictable security lines as staffing shortages and ongoing disruptions ripple through one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Newark,