LATAM A320 engine fire occurred as jet waited for line-up clearance

A LATAM Airbus A320 experienced an engine fire while the aircraft was stationed at runway holding point V1 in Lima, Peru, on October 19th. Peruvian authorities detailed that flames originated from a CFM56 engine during this period. The incident took place as the plane awaited clearance to join the queue for departure onto runway 16R. Currently, investigators have not yet determined the specific cause of the engine malfunction. This event occurred prior to the aircraft’s scheduled takeoff operations.