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Delta Airlines plane Catches Fire at Orlando International Airport
An emergency incident unfolded at Orlando International Airport on Thursday when a Delta Airlines aircraft experienced an engine fire, prompting a swift evacuation.
According to airport officials, the fire occurred while the aircraft was still on the ground.
Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene and worked to contain the situation.
The aircraft, which had not yet departed, was evacuated as a precaution.
At this time, officials have not confirmed the extent of any injuries or the cause of the fire.
No specific details have been released regarding the flight number, destination, or number of passengers and crew on board.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Delta Airlines are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
The airport continued normal operations, though the affected runway experienced temporary delays due to emergency response efforts.
Delta Airlines has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.