Emirates aircraft carrying 300 catches fire in Dubai

An Emirate airline flight travelling from Trivandrum International Airport in Thiruvananthapuram, India, to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday caught fire after landing at the Dubai International Airport, reports say.

A total of 300 passengers and crew aboard the plane were safely evacuated, authorities of the airline said.

“We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe,” Emirates said.

All flights at the Dubai airport have been suspended, with Emirates saying it expected a four-hour flight delay across its network.