Airbus A320 Engine Fire at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport

Incident Overview and Location On June 9, 2025, at 14:35 local time, an Airbus A320-232 was preparing for a passenger flight from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Asunción, Paraguay. The aircraft was positioned on runway 17L when the incident occurred. ## Crew, Passengers, and Aircraft Details The aircraft carried 9 crew members and 109 passengers, totaling 118 occupants. The aircraft was manufactured by Airbus Group Inc. in 2002, with serial number 1832 and 76,623 flight hours. ## Sequence of Events During pre-takeoff procedures, the crew received a fire warning for the left engine. They initiated the engine fire extinguishing procedure and activated the engine fire extinguishers. Because the fire was not extinguished, the airport's emergency services (SSEI) intervened and successfully extinguished the fire. ## Injuries and Damage No injuries were reported among the crew or passengers. The aircraft sustained damage, including overheating in several sections of the left engine (Engine No. 1) and burns or overheating in adjacent structures. No other damage was reported.