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Chicago Air Traffic Control Center Set On Fire, Causes Flight Delays

Shilpa Nagesh |
September 26, 2014 | 10:03 a.m. PDT

Supervising Executive Producer

Thousands of flights were delayed at Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports. (@CNNWire/Twitter)
Thousands of flights were delayed at Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports. (@CNNWire/Twitter)
An air-traffic control center in Aurora, Ill. was set on fire today, leading to thousands of cancelled and delayed flights at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway International Airports.

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Aurora police said a man whom they found with self-inflicted wounds was responsible for setting the fire. They also said there were no signs of terrorism at the premises.

This news is still developing, so check back with Neon Tommy for any additional updates.

For now, read more at Reuters

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