An engine failure onboard a Qantas flight with 174 people on board has set off a large grass fire at Sydney Airport, preventing other flights from landing.
Fire at Sydney Airport After Passengers Hear ‘Explosion’ on Qantas Flight
A Qantas flight from Sydney has been forced to return to the airport after parking a huge grass fire during takeoff. Passengers say they heard an explosion.
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A Qantas plane takes off from the Sydney International airport in Sydney, on May 6, 2021. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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