Vape Pen Blamed For Passenger Evacuation From DIA's North Checkpoint
DENVER (CBS4)- Some passengers were evacuated from Denver International Airport on Friday afternoon due to a safety concern that was later revealed to be a vape pen. All passengers were evacuated from the north checkpoint on level 5 just before 2 p.m.
The train to the gates was temporarily stopped but resumed a few minutes later. DIA said at the time that passengers in the terminal were not in danger but should stay away from the north checkpoint.
Security screening continued at the south screening checkpoint and at the A-bridge checkpoint during the investigation.
Crews were cleaning up after reported "smoke" from a vape pen in the area and the north checkpoint may be closed for a while during the investigation. The checkpoint reopened just after 2:30 p.m.
DIA said there was no danger to passengers.
On DIA's website, the North Security and TSA PreCheck lanes were listed as "closed" for about a half hour.
