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Boeing 737-800 Engine Catches Fire Before Takeoff, Passengers Evacuate Safely
A Boeing 737-800 operated by Ryanair, carrying 184 passengers, caught fire before takeoff at Brindisi Airport, Italy, on Thursday. Flames erupted from one of the plane’s engines, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency evacuation using the slides. Fortunately, all passengers, including a newborn, evacuated safely without injuries. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, and the airport was closed for three hours while authorities investigated the cause of the fire, which has not yet been determined. No injuries were reported during the incident(The Daily Beast).