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United Airlines Flight Evacuated After Engine Fire During Takeoff in Houston
HOUSTON, TX — Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight experienced a harrowing incident Sunday morning when their aircraft was forced to abort takeoff due to an engine fire, prompting an emergency evacuation at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), United Airlines Flight 1382 was preparing for departure to New York around 8:35 a.m. when the crew detected an engine fire.
The flight crew immediately initiated emergency protocols, halting the takeoff and coordinating an evacuation to ensure passenger safety.
The Houston Fire Department reported that some passengers were evacuated via emergency slides deployed from the aircraft, while others were able to exit safely through the jet bridge.
Video footage from the scene shows passengers standing on the tarmac as emergency response crews swiftly attended to the situation.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members. Emergency personnel conducted thorough safety checks, and the fire was quickly contained without further incident.
The FAA has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the engine fire.
United Airlines is cooperating fully with authorities and has confirmed that all passengers were safely re-accommodated.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Emergency responders are currently on the scene of a double fatal motor vehicle collision (MVC) in San Bernardino.
The crash has resulted in two confirmed fatalities and two individuals in critical condition.
- Location: San Bernardino, CA
- Fatalities: 2 confirmed deceased at the scene
- Injuries: 2 victims in critical condition
- Emergency Response: Multiple first responders are on-site, including paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.
- Airlift Requests: Two medical evacuation helicopters (medevacs) have been requested to transport the critically injured victims to trauma centers for urgent medical care.
Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area as emergency crews work to assess the situation and provide aid. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.