COLLAPSE AT DENVER AIRPORT: Plane with 179 passengers caught fire before takeoff, more than 240 flights canceled! (VIDEO)

An American Airlines “Boeing 737” aircraft with 179 passengers on board caught fire on the runway of Denver International Airport before takeoff, triggering an emergency evacuation.

The fire caused delays for more than 240 flights at Denver International Airport.

This is becoming routine for airline travel. This is American Airlines in Denver.

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One person was hospitalized with minor injuries, while five were treated on the spot, airport officials announced. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, and the plane was withdrawn from service for inspection. A replacement aircraft was arranged.

The fire caused delays for more than 240 flights at Denver International Airport.