JetBlue airliner makes emergency landing in Jacksonville after warning light

A JetBlue flight heading north to Nashville with 152 people on board had to make an emergency landing Monday morning at Jacksonville International Airport when the pilot reported a warning light signaling a possible fire, the airline reports.

JetBlue flight 2581 took off about 11 a.m. from Fort Lauderdale, but was diverted to Jacksonville "out of an abundance of caution" following an alert of possible smoke in the cargo hold, the airline said. The Airbus made an 11:45 a.m. detour to Jacksonville and landed safely at 12:30 p.m., Jacksonville Airport Authority officials said.

The plane was checked by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, and no signs of any issues found, JetBlue officials said. The aircraft will be further inspected as passengers were bused to the JetBlue gate, then resumed their trip about just after 2 p.m., FlightAware reported.