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A scary situation unfolded in Miami.
On Sunday, thousands of travelers at Miami International Airport were forced to evacuate without being told why.
According to local news, a mysterious unattended luggage prompted authorities to evacuate the airport.
Via Local 10 News
An unattended piece of luggage prompted an evacuation at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded shortly after 5 p.m. to the departures area near Door 21, where the unattended luggage was reported.
As a precaution, authorities evacuated everyone in the immediate area.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was called to the scene to investigate. Officials said there were no reported injuries during the evacuation.
Authorities said updates will be provided as more information becomes available
Crazy situation at the Miami airport now. Just as I checked in and was about to go towards security, there was some kind of “pop” and a huge panic started. Everyone started to run for the exits.
They’re now emptying the whole airport. Must be over 10,000 people outside now.
Scary to imagine how long it will take to allow everyone back in.
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) January 25, 2026
we had to evacuate the miami airport and they’re not telling us anything. just to leave. pic.twitter.com/aGsuqL4UIp
— Love.Char (@superrchar) January 25, 2026
Apparently, the bomb squad came in to ensure that there wasn’t a bomb at the airport.
BREAKING: A big crowd of travelers continues to wait outside Miami International Airport as concourses G, H and J are evacuated.
Unattended luggage was left at departures. MDSO bomb squad is on scene.@WPLGLocal10 pic.twitter.com/83BhsxrSz6
— Byron Tollefson (@byron_tollefson) January 26, 2026
People were eventually invited back into the airport.
Ok seems like they’re letting everyone back in now. Insane amount of people everywhere. pic.twitter.com/eoHcJCFV36
— Eugene Katchalov (@EugeneKatchalov) January 26, 2026