British Airways Burst Into Flames On The Runway In Las Vegas

The British Airways flight bound for London Gatwick was loaded with passengers on the tarmac at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas when it burst into flames - just before it was supposed to take off British airways aircraft burst into flames due to engine failure on the runway in Las Vegas moments before take off  on Tuesday.There were 159 passengers and 13 crew members on board at the time.
According to preliminary information;

 The plane experienced a left engine fire on takeoff, said Ian Gregor, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Pacific Division.
The pilot is heard calling ‘mayday’ and asking for ‘heavy fire services’ in a recorded transmission from air traffic control.
One runway was shut but flights continued to depart on remaining runways as paramedics treated those caught up in the fire. 

Fourteen people were taken to the hospital for treatment were some were hurt as the evacuated the aircraft. Firefighters assisted in putting off the fire.Thank God no life was lost.

 Terrified travelers on other flights captured the plumes of smoke billowing from the Boeing 777. Emergency services rushed to the aircraft from all sides of the airport - the 9th busiest in the United States British Airways Burst Into Flames On The Runway In Las VegasBritish Airways Burst Into Flames On The Runway In Las VegasStills from a video show the evacuation slides deployed at each end of the plane as the smoke rises. Passengers said there was a panicked rush for the exits when the fire started One side of the plane was damaged in the fire. The evacuation slides are still deployed as firefighters investigate the area in the aftermath of the blaze Firefighters stand atop a ladder next to the doors of the plane after the fire had been put out. The Boeing 777 has one of the best safety records of any commercial airline in the world  

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