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Passenger Plane Catches Fire at South Korean Airport, All 176 Evacuated Safely

An Air Busan aircraft caught fire before takeoff, leading to the safe evacuation of all on board. Minor injuries reported among passengers during the escape.

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  1. Busan airport: South Korea plane fire causes mass evacuation

    The recent fire on the Air Busan plane raises serious concerns about passenger safety in light of the recent aviation disaster in South Korea.

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  2. Passenger plane catches fire at South Korean airport. All 176 on board evacuated

    The incident at Gimhae International Airport highlights the ongoing risks associated with air travel, even before a flight has taken off, and serves as a reminder of the necessary safety protocols that allowed for the successful evacuation of all passengers and crew.

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  3. Passenger plane catches fire at South Korean airport. All 176 people on board are evacuated

    Despite the alarming incident of the Airbus catching fire, it is a relief to note that all 176 individuals aboard were safely evacuated, highlighting the effectiveness of emergency procedures.

    Passenger plane catches fire at South Korean airport. All 176 people on board are evacuated

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Updated: Jan 28th, 2025, 3:18 PM ET

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A fire broke out on an Air Busan Airbus A321 before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport, South Korea. Of the 176 people aboard, three incurred minor injuries during the emergency evacuation using inflatable slides. Firefighters promptly extinguished the flames within an hour. This incident follows a severe air disaster in December, where a Jeju Air flight crashed, leaving only two survivors amongst 181 passengers. The cause of the recent fire remains under investigation.

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