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Fire Erupts at Guarulhos Airport; All Passengers Safe

12/7/2025

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A fire broke out at Guarulhos International Airport on December 4, 2025, originating from a baggage carousel while LATAM Airlines flight LA3418 to Porto Alegre was parked.
All 169 passengers evacuated safely with no injuries.
Emergency protocols were activated and fire crews controlled the situation.
LATAM Airlines confirmed smoke came from equipment used by a subcontractor.
The incident is under investigation, and the flight departed nearly three hours late.

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Story summary

A fire broke out at Guarulhos International Airport on December 4, 2025, originating from a baggage carousel while LATAM Airlines flight LA3418 to Porto Alegre was parked.
All 169 passengers evacuated safely with no injuries.
Emergency protocols were activated and fire crews controlled the situation.
LATAM Airlines confirmed smoke came from equipment used by a subcontractor.
The incident is under investigation, and the flight departed nearly three hours late.