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Blown tires sparked DHL plane fire during LAX landing, FAA says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Danielle Smith, Bill Feather and Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred when the plane's brakes locked, causing four tires to blow out. The cause of the fire has been reported by the FAA.
A cargo plane experienced a fire during landing. Flames were visible underneath the aircraft after it touched down. The incident occurred when the plane's brakes locked, causing four tires to blow out. This led to a fire erupting.
Air traffic control captured audio of popping sounds as the plane landed. Firefighters responded to the scene and determined the nature of the fire.
Further details about the incident are available, including the plane's origin and the response from authorities. The cause of the fire has been reported by the FAA.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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