Fire at New York Center??

[crxpilot]

I was flying along at about 3 am on 8/8 and several controllers mentioned to planes heading to New York that they may have problems when they get up that way because New York Center had a fire and evacuated the building. Does anyone know the gist of what happened and the extent of damages? I havent seen any mention of it anywhere.

 

[wild bill kelso]

Its all B.S. Houston tracon catches on fire more than my old high school.
I think the controllers just needed some fresh air and that was the only way to leave the building!

 

[atcloser]

The central vacuuming system caught on fire while being used. The building was evacuated and ATC-Zero was declared. I believe they were out of the building for about 30-40 minutes total. Not too many flights were impacted as it happened around 315am.

 

[Flys4Fun]

Its all B.S. Houston tracon catches on fire more than my old high school.
I think the controllers just needed some fresh air and that was the only way to leave the building!

Do ya blame 'em?