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Fire Breaks Out Before Takeoff: 176 People Evacuated

Fire Breaks Out Before Takeoff: 176 People Evacuated
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World January 30, 2025 05:30

gimhae, south korea - A fire broke out on a passenger plane in Gimhae International Airport in South Korea. 169 passengers and 7 crew members were evacuated as the fire was suspected to be caused by a portable charger in the cabin baggage.

Fire Incident at Gimhae International Airport

In Gimhae International Airport in South Korea, a fire broke out on an Air Busan Airlines Airbus A321 passenger plane bound for Hong Kong. The fire started at the tail of the plane just before takeoff, prompting a response from multiple fire brigades and ambulances. 169 passengers and 7 crew members were evacuated using emergency slides. Seven people were reported injured in the incident. While the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, it is speculated that it may have originated from a passenger's portable charger in the cabin baggage. South Korea's Acting President and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has instructed authorities to investigate the incident.

Past Airplane Incidents in South Korea

In December, a Jeju Air passenger plane crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in 179 fatalities out of 181 passengers. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft collided with a concrete wall at the end of the runway and caught fire as the landing gear failed to deploy.

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