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On January 28th, a fire erupted on an Air Busan plane at Gimhae Airport as it was preparing for takeoff to Hong Kong. All 176 individuals on board, including 169 passengers and 7 crew members, were safely evacuated without any life-threatening injuries.
- Fire broke out on Air Busan plane.
- Flight was bound for Hong Kong.
- All 176 passengers and crew evacuated safely.
- Three evacuees sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- Fire suppression team responded within eight minutes.
- Level 1 response mobilized additional resources.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:26 PM when flames were detected in the upper rear section of the aircraft. The airport’s fire suppression team arrived on the scene just eight minutes later, at 10:34 PM, and began efforts to extinguish the fire. By 10:38 PM, a Level 1 response was initiated, mobilizing additional firefighting resources to assist with the situation.
Key details of the incident include:
- Total number of people on board: 176
- Passengers: 169
- Crew members: 7
- Injuries reported: 3 (non-life-threatening)
- Time of fire report: 10:26 PM
- Time of fire department arrival: 10:34 PM
Fire authorities confirmed that the evacuation was successful, with all passengers and crew exiting the aircraft safely. The quick response from the fire department likely prevented more serious injuries. Investigations into the cause of the fire are expected to follow, as the aircraft was preparing for an international flight.
This incident highlights the importance of rapid emergency response in aviation safety. The effective evacuation of all passengers and crew underscores the preparedness of airport emergency services in handling such situations.
