‘Fire extinguisher failed’ on engine of British Airways jet that burst into flames in Vegas

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The fire extinguishers on the British Airways plane which burst into flames on a Las Vegas runway failed to work, a source close to the investigation has claimed.

It is thought the fire suppression system failed when the left engine of the Boeing 777 began to burn as the plane, bound for Gatwick, accelerated down the runway. Close-up images of the damage have revealed the extent of the damage, showing for the first time how one side of the engine exploded, before throwing hot metal and burning fuel into the side of the aircraft, sparking a huge blaze. Read more: