B787 flight crew reported an engine fire and inflight shutdown. Flight crew returned to departure airport and landed safely.
Synopsis
B787 flight crew reported an engine fire and inflight shutdown. Flight crew returned to departure airport and landed safely.
Narrative
Shortly after going to the bunks for first break; a loud noise was heard along with what sounded like an engine spooling down. An interphone call from the cockpit came soon after; informing that the aircraft had a left engine fire indication; the engine had been secured via the checklist; we were returning to ZZZZ as a priority aircraft; and that both relief pilots were needed back in the cockpit ASAP. We entered the cockpit in a safe and timely fashion and proceeded to assist and back up both flying pilots with the air return; fuel jettison; ATC communication and coordination with Dispatch. The aircraft descended; receiving lower altitudes as necessary for aircraft performance. A fuel jettison was performed to get below max landing weight via the checklist on the way back to the field with coordination from ATC. A single engine flaps 20 approach and landing was performed at ZZZZ; followed by an uneventful taxi to gate; where ARFF (Airport Rescue and Firefighting) met us at the gate.
Second reporter narrative
Per the checklist fire was extinguished and engine secured. Direct divert back to ZZZZ.taxied to gate.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.