A Latam Airlines aircraft experienced an engine fire while preparing for takeoff at the Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, on Monday. The incident occurred as the plane was taxiing for a flight destined for the northern region of the country. No injuries or fatalities were reported among those on board.
Emergency protocols were activated immediately following the fire in one of the aircraft's wings. Authorities are currently managing the situation at the airport, and no further details regarding the cause of the mechanical failure have been released.
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