American Airlines Flight Diverted, Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation in Denver

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, Flight 1006, caught fire at Denver International Airport after diverting from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth due to engine vibrations. The incident occurred while taxiing to the gate, leading to the evacuation of 172 passengers and six crew members using emergency slides as smoke and flames were reported from one of the engines. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The FAA is investigating the incident, which has raised concerns among the public regarding aviation safety, especially following a recent midair collision involving an American Airlines jet earlier this year. Dramatic videos on social media captured the evacuation process and the fire's intensity as passengers stood on the wing of the aircraft. Both American Airlines and the airport have not released detailed statements regarding the event yet.