Smoke Scare at Heathrow as British Airways Boeing 777 Sparks Fire Alarm

Smoke Seen on Runway

Chaos hit Heathrow Airport’s left runway on Wednesday afternoon when smoke was spotted billowing from a British Airways Boeing 777. The plane had just touched down from Shanghai Pudong, sparking immediate concern.

Fire Crews Rush to Rescue

At around 4pm, firefighters from Heathrow’s airport fire services and the London Fire Brigade sprinted to the scene. Thankfully, airport fire staff had the situation under control by the time they arrived, preventing a major incident.

BA Responds

British Airways have been contacted for comment but have yet to release a statement on the smoky scare.

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