Air Busan Plane Fire Raises Safety Concerns

An Air Busan Airbus A321 caught fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, as it was preparing for departure to Hong Kong, prompting an emergency evacuation of all 169 passengers and seven crew members. The fire, which started in the aircraft's tail on Tuesday night, resulted in minor injuries to three individuals. Emergency responders quickly extinguished the flames, though the fuselage sustained significant damage, with investigators yet to ascertain the cause. This incident follows closely on the heels of a catastrophic crash involving a Jeju Air plane last month that resulted in 179 fatalities, raising concerns about aviation safety in South Korea. Air Busan and Airbus are in contact to investigate the incident, but no official statement has been released by Air Busan. The fire has underscored the importance of stringent safety protocols as authorities continue their investigations.