Tue Jan 28 16:04:37 UTC 2025: ## South Korean Air Busan Plane Catches Fire on Runway; All Evacuated
**Busan, South Korea –** A passenger plane caught fire on the runway at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Tuesday night, January 28, 2025. All 176 people on board the Air Busan flight, bound for Hong Kong, were safely evacuated via inflatable slides. While three individuals sustained minor injuries, no fatalities were reported.
The fire, which originated in the tail section of the aircraft, prompted a swift evacuation. Authorities have yet to release details regarding the cause of the fire. News agency Yonhap reported that the incident involved 169 passengers and seven crew members.
This incident follows a separate aviation tragedy in December 2024, when a Jeju Air plane crashed at Muan International Airport, resulting in a significant loss of life. That incident involved a Boeing 737-800 that skidded off the runway due to landing gear failure.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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