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United flight to New Jersey returns to LAX due to engine issue; plane evacuated
A United Airlines flight landed safely Monday morning at LAX after it was evacuated over reports of an engine fire, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. A live camera view showed the aircraft on the airfield as smoke was reportedly seen near one of its engines. The aircraft was headed to Newark, New Jersey but was forced to return to LAX.

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Plane forced to make emergency landing at LA airport after engine fire
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Firefighters respond to report of United Airlines plane engine fire at LAX
United flight returns to LAX for evacuation after reported engine fire
A United Airlines flight returned to the Los Angeles airport Monday shortly after taking off for an emergency evacuation after a reported fire, authorities said.

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Newark bound flight returns to Los Angeles, passengers evacuate after possible engine fire, officials say
Travelers Forced to Evacuate United Airlines Flight After Emergency Landing at LAX
United flight returns to LA airport for an evacuation after reported engine fire
Video from the scene shows the Boeing 787 stopped on the runway as smoke poured from its left engine, and evacuation slides were deployed.

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United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at LAX After Engine Bursts into Flames Mid-Flight
Engine fire forces emergency landing, evacuation of United Airlines flight at LAX
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Scary Video Shows Passengers Evacuating Plane at LAX Due to Engine Fire

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at LAX due to an engine fire, with passengers evacuated via slides; no injuries were reported.
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Fireball from plane's engine sparks grass fire during takeoff

The pilot was forced to return to the airport after the plane's left engine failed.

A United 787 engine fire underscores the role of swift pilot actions and the dangers on the ground

Videos on social media show some passengers evacuating with their bags. Aviation experts have long instructed people not to do this.