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Ryanair Plane Evacuated in Italy After Engine Fire on Runway

The incident at Brindisi Airport forced 184 passengers to evacuate, marking the second Ryanair safety scare in Italy this week.

  • A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 caught fire on the runway at Brindisi Airport, prompting an emergency evacuation of 184 passengers and crew.
  • The fire erupted from one of the engines as the plane was preparing for takeoff to Turin, with no injuries reported.
  • Brindisi Airport was temporarily closed for several hours while emergency services managed the situation and investigated the cause of the fire.
  • This incident follows a similar safety issue earlier in the week when a Ryanair plane's tires burst during landing at Milan Bergamo Airport
  • Italian lawmakers have called for an investigation into Ryanair's safety record, citing a series of recent incidents involving the airline in Italy.
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