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America News Today: A fire in American Airlines aircraft at Denver International Airport in America caused panic among the people, but all 172 passengers and crew were safe. The fire was controlled.Read more
The case is being investigated. (X/ed krassenstein)
Highlights
- Aircraft caught fire in America, all 172 passengers safe.
- Panic spread due to fire in the aircraft at Denver Airport.
- The fire was controlled, investigation in the case continues.
New Delhi. A sudden fire broke out at the Danware International Airport in the US State of Colorado. As soon as the information of the fire was received by the people riding inside, there was a stampede. In a hurry, the passengers were found out of the aircraft. Emergency gates were opened, after which the passengers were seen standing on plane's wing. Smoke was spread all around. Thankfully, no passenger and any member of the aircraft's crew got hurt in this accident. It was reported that an American Airlines aircraft caught fire at Denver Airport on Thursday evening. According to airport officials, the fire was seen in the plane parked on the gate C38 and the dense black smoke was seen rising above the Termac.
The flight left from the Colorado Springs Airport and was going to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, but was diverted to Dia. American Airlines said the aircraft used for flight was Boeing 737-800. The media report quoted the airport as saying that an American airline aircraft caught fire, standing on Gate C38 and smoke was clearly seen out of it. The airport said that the fire was controlled and no one was reported injured till 6:15 pm. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration said that the American Airlines flight 1006 was diverted at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening and settled safely.
An American Airlines Plane Erupts in Flames at Denver Airport Following An Engine Fail, Sending Thick Black Smoke Billing into the Air.
Passengers were safely removed from the airplane.
Rescuers are now rushing to the scene. pic.twitter.com/gxumwtkiuj
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