Egyptian plane with 194 onboard catches fire at Dammam airport

By -
plane catches fire Dammam airport

DAMMAM: An Egyptian plane, carrying 194 persons, experienced a wheel system fire while taking off from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, local media reported.

A media outlet of the kingdom quoted the National Transport Safety Center while confirming the fire incident on the Egyptian plane belonging to Nile Air.

According to King Fahd International Airport, emergency personnel arrived on the scene right away, put out the fire, and safely evacuated the 186 passengers and 8 crew members. No casualties were reported.

The airplane, an Airbus A320, was taking off for Cairo Airport. The Nile Air Airbus A320 experienced a fire in its wheel system during takeoff from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, according to a report received by the Center early on Thursday morning.

When firefighting teams managed to contain and put out the fire, the flight crew decided to abort the departure and evacuate the passengers using emergency slides.

King Fahd International Airport revealed that on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 2:15 AM, a wheel system fire occurred on the Nile Air aircraft during takeoff.

The 186 passengers and 8 crew members were evacuated, emergency personnel responded to the fire quickly, and no casualties were reported, according to the airport management. Additionally, they said that the investigative team was looking into the incident’s specifics and reasons and that takeoff and landing operations at the airport continued uninterrupted.



from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/yzbn3Vg
via IFTTT

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

پرتگال جانے والوں کو ویزا کیسے ملے گا

By -
Image
پرتگالی حکام نے اعلان کیا ہے کہ وہ آن لائن ویزا درخواست پلیٹ فارم کو اپ ڈیٹ کر رہے ہیں تاکہ محدود تعداد میں درخواستوں اور جگہ کے لیے طویل انتظار کی پریشانی سے بچا جاسکے۔ یہ بات پرتگالی کمیونٹیز کے سکریٹری پاؤلو کیفو نے پرتگالی پارلیمنٹ کو آگاہ کرتے ہوئے بتائی، انہوں نے کہا کہ یہ تبدیلیاں ان تمام غیر ملکیوں کی مشکلات کو آسان بنانے کے لیے ضروری ہیں جو کسی بھی وجوہات کی بنا پر یہاں آنے کا ارادہ رکھتے ہیں۔ بیرون ملک پرتگالی قونصل خانوں کو درپیش مشکلات اور نائبین کو درپیش سوالات کے حوالے سے پاؤلو کیفو نے کہا کہ حغکومت سال کے آخر تک مزید 100 افراد پر مشتمل نئے عملے کو کنٹریکٹ پر بھرتی کرنے کا کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتی ہے تاکہ درخواستوں کی پروسیسنگ کا عمل زیادہ آسانی اور تاخیر کے بغیر ممکن ہوسکے۔ شینگن ویزا انفو ڈاٹ کام کی رپورٹ کے مطابق پرتگال کی وزارت خارجہ نے وضاحت کی ہے کہ ویزا پورٹل کی نئی خصوصیات میں ایک ہی رجسٹریشن شامل ہے۔ ایک بار رجسٹر ہونے کے بعد ہر کوئی اپنا پاس ورڈ تبدیل کرسکے گا، اپنے ذاتی ڈیٹا میں ترمیم کر سکے گا، ویزے کی قسم کا تعین کرنے کے لیے مطلوبہ سوالنامہ پُر کرسکے گا اور ا...
Read more

9 Major skin problems linked to diabetes

By -
Image
9 Major skin problems linked to diabetes HEALTH & DISEASES 124 views FEATURES People who have diabetes also tend to get skin infections (both bacterial and fungal) that can occur on any area of the body. If not treated timely, even minor skin problems can lead to serious complications because diabetes slows the process of healing.                             Diabetes mellitus  ( DM ), commonly referred to as  diabetes , is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Diabetes can cause many complications. Acute complications caninclude diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, skin problems and ...
Read more

Alec Baldwin, wife announce reality show “The Baldwins”

By -
Image
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria Baldwin announced their TLC reality show ‘The Baldwins’ set to air in 2025. The couple announced the reality show in an Instagram video showing their seven children running around the house screaming, Variety reported. “We’re inviting you into our home to experience the ups and downs; the good, the bad, the wild and the crazy,” said Alec Baldwin in the video. “Home is the place we love to be most,” he added. Per TLC: “Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have been making headlines since they were married nearly 12 years ago. In this TLC follow-doc series, Alec and Hilaria invite viewers into the home they share with their seven growing kids. For the first time, they’re opening up their family lives and bringing everyone in to join in the nonstop love, laughter and drama.” The announcement of the show came amid the legal troubles Alec Baldwin is facing in relation to the death of Rust movie cinematographer Halyna Hutchins The actor’s trial is...
Read more