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A Delta Airlines flight was evacuated on the runway at Orlando Airport after flames were seen coming from one of its engines. The incident occurred on Monday (April 21) as Flight DL1213, an Airbus A330, was preparing to depart for Atlanta. The crew quickly deployed emergency slides, allowing passengers to exit the aircraft safely.
According to a report by Daily Mail, the fire forced an immediate evacuation, but there were no reports of injuries among the passengers or crew. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate the incident, as is standard procedure for such events.
The FAA's preliminary reports are expected to be released soon, but the full investigation could take some time. Passengers affected by the evacuation are advised to contact Delta Airline for further information regarding their travel plans.