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Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight managed to escape without injuries when their jet caught fire at Denver International Airport, forcing a rapid evacuation.
Passengers on an American Airlines flight were safely evacuated onto the tarmac at Denver International Airport after a fire erupted on the aircraft, producing thick smoke. Fortunately, no injuries occurred during this intense incident. Video footage captured passengers seated on the wing of the Boeing 737-800, some clutching their belongings as flames licked near the bottom of the plane. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that evacuees utilized inflatable slides to exit the aircraft swiftly. The flight had originated from Colorado Springs and was en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when it diverted to Denver due to reported "engine vibrations." After landing, the jet caught fire while taxiing, prompting the emergency response. American Airlines confirmed all 172 passengers and six crew members exited the plane without harm. The FAA will conduct an investigation into the cause of the fire.
