According to local authorities, rescuers evacuated all passengers and crew from the plane, which caught fire during takeoff from the airport in the American city of Atlantic City.
According to NBC 10, the cause of the fire was a bird that hit the right engine of the Spirit Airlines liner while it was still on the ground.
"All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the plane. No serious injuries were reported. The airport has reopened, "New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wrote on Twitter.
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The plane was flying to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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