American Airlines Plane Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated

A mechanical issue forced the plane to divert to Denver, where an engine fire occurred during taxiing; no serious injuries were reported.

The American Airlines Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs to Dallas before being diverted to Denver due to engine vibrations.
The fire broke out on the tarmac at Gate C38 on Thursday evening, prompting the deployment of evacuation slides.
All 172 passengers and six crew members safely evacuated the plane, with only minor injuries reported during the evacuation process.
Videos shared on social media showed smoke and flames engulfing the plane as emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident, with American Airlines expressing gratitude for the swift actions of the crew and first responders.