Dramatic moments unfolded at the airport in Lima on Monday as a LATAM aircraft caught fire shortly before takeoff. Passengers experienced a potentially tragic situation as flames erupted from beneath the left wing of the Airbus. The plane was preparing to depart for Piura, a city located in the north of the country, when the incident occurred. Fortunately, all passengers and crew were able to evacuate the aircraft safely. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, and flights may be affected while the scene is secured. The swift evacuation prevented what could have been a major disaster at the airport in Lima.