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October Surprise 2024

LATAM Peru A320 Evacuated After Engine-Area Fire Before Takeoff in Lima

A LATAM Airlines PerĆŗ Airbus A320 was evacuated at Lima’s Jorge ChĆ”vez International Airport on Monday, 19 October 2026, after a fire broke out around its left engine and wing area shortly before takeoff. Flight LA2302 was due to fly north to Piura. Airport firefighters responded and put out the flames, passengers were taken off the aircraft, and no injuries have been reported.