Smoke Sparks Panic at Heathrow as BA Boeing 777 Catches Fire on Runway
Emergency crews from Heathrow Airport fire services and the London Fire Brigade raced to the left runway on Wednesday afternoon after smoke was spotted billowing from a British Airways Boeing 777.
Smoke Seen Moments After Landing
The plane, arriving from Shanghai Pudong, had just touched down when staff spotted smoke issuing from the aircraft around 4pm.
Firefighters Swift to Scene
Crews rushed in after the alert but found airport fire teams already tackling the situation and keeping it under control.
British Airways Remains Tight-Lipped
The airline has been contacted for comment but has yet to respond.
