Miami-bound plane catches fire at Chicago airport, 170 people evacuated

An American Airlines flight reportedly caught fire due to “engine-related” issues during take-off at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, forcing multiple runway closures. Passengers have been evacuated, and minor injuries have been reported.

The incident happened with an American Airlines commercial jet forced to abort its takeoff.

The plane with the capacity to carry 300 passengers was en route from Chicago to Miami. The pilot first reported a blown tire and decided to come back. This information is still being checked by officials as more details are needed to establish a cause of the incident.

Full story: rt.com

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