An American Airlines plane caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing passengers to evacuate the aircraft, according to airport officials.

The plane was at gate C38 when the fire started at around 6 p.m., said airport spokesperson Michael Konopasek.

Passengers were evacuated and the fire was extinguished, Konopasek said. No injuries were reported.

News of the fire spread quickly on social media after passengers posted videos of smoke billowing from the plane and passengers evacuating onto the wings.

Representatives for American Airlines and the FAA could not immediately be reached for comment.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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Originally Published: March 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM MDT