A domestic flight at São Paulo Airport in Brazil was impacted by a fire originating from external equipment on the tarmac. The incident generated smoke plumes around the aircraft.
Emergency personnel were deployed to suppress the fire. Concurrently, passengers aboard the aircraft were observed congregating in the aisles, preparing for evacuation.
The fire was successfully brought under control. All 169 passengers from the Latam Airlines flight were evacuated, and no injuries were reported.