American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver International Airport, passengers forced to stand on wing as they evacuate

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An American Airlines plane suddenly burst into flames at Denver International Airport on Thursday night — forcing evacuating passengers onto the wing of the aircraft as thick black smoke consumed the tarmac.

No injuries were reported after the frightening fire erupted on the passenger plane that was parked at Gate C38 of the Colorado airport, officials told KDVR.

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An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday.

American Airlines plane on fire Denver

Passengers were forced to stand on one of the planes wings as smoke billowed.

American Airlines plane on fire Denver

Passengers were evacuated from the plane.

“Passengers were evacuated and the slides were deployed,” the airport said.

Videos shared on social media show flames and smoke consuming the aircraft as airport crews worked to extinguish the frightening blaze.

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Smoke could be seen pouring out of the plane. 

Another video from inside the airport also showed passengers standing on the wing of the aircraft as smoke billowed.

It’s not clear how the fire started.

The Denver Airport and the FAA did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

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