Chemical that caused evacuation at Nashville airport identified

By Danica Sauter

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    NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Nashville International Airport (BNA) evacuated Concourse C due to the presence of a noxious odor, according to a statement from BNA.

The Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department (MNFD) conducted an air quality test. Air test results indicated that the sample was a solvent, Butoxyethyl Acetate, commonly used in lacquers, varnishes, enamels and resins.

MNFD determined there were no air containments.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop to facilitate the safe resumption of operations.

As of 4:42 p.m., BNA officials said Concourse C has reopened, and we will continue to monitor the situation.

“We encourage travelers to check with the airlines for the status of arriving and departing flights,” BNA officials said in a statement.

MNFD said one person was taken to Tri Star Summit with non-life-threatening injuries.

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