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Delta Flight Evacuated After Electrical Fire on Tarmac

Passengers safely evacuated via emergency slides after a fire broke out under the cockpit of an Airbus A321neo at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

  • The fire started when the plane was plugged into the terminal's electrical network after landing from Cancun.
  • Surveillance footage shows passengers evacuating onto the wings and using emergency slides.
  • No injuries were reported, though some passengers were evaluated by first responders.
  • Delta has removed the aircraft from service for inspection and maintenance.
  • An investigation into the exact cause of the fire is ongoing.
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