LATAM A320 passengers evacuated after engine fire before take-off

On October 19th, an Airbus A320 operated by LATAM Airlines Peru experienced a serious engine fire just prior to takeoff from Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. The incident, flight LA2302 destined for Piura, was initially captured in video footage showing flames emanating from the aircraft's left-hand powerplant. Passengers were subsequently evacuated following the unforeseen technical event, as described by LATAM Airlines Peru. Social media circulated videos purportedly documenting the fiery occurrence at the time. Authorities are currently investigating the precise cause of this significant disruption before further flights resume.