India, March 23 -- The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is currently undergoing evacuation due to the presence of smoke, ABC7 reported, citing the Federal Aviation Administration.

The air traffic controllers are evacuating to the on-site backup facility.

Flights are currently on hold until operations are established at the backup facility, with a ground stop implemented until at least 8:30 a.m.

Later, an FAA representative clarified that there was no fire, and the controllers evacuated the tower because of a burning odor emanating from an elevator, AOL reported.

"Arrivals and departures are temporarily paused at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after air traffic controllers evac...