<p>A sudden fire in the luggage-handling area at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport caused panic and forced a swift evacuation of passengers and staff. Viral videos from the terminal showed thick smoke billowing across the concourse as people rushed towards emergency exits while security teams and airport personnel moved in to clear the area. At the time, LATAM flight LA3418 to Porto Alegre was in the boarding process. Smoke alarms activated the airport’s emergency protocols, halting boarding and ensuring that all passengers and crew were safely escorted out. No injuries were reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a separate incident elsewhere in Brazil, an Airbus A320 operated by LATAM caught fire on the runway moments before takeoff. According to passengers, smoke rapidly filled the cabin and flames were visible beneath one of the wings. The crew ordered an immediate evacuation, deploying inflatable slides as all 180 occupants scrambled out and ran across the tarmac. Airport authorities confirmed that everyone escaped unhurt. Aviation experts say the crew’s calm and rapid response was crucial in averting tragedy.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/putin-india-visit-india-s-economy-is-world-s-fastest-growing-economy-says-russia-president-vladimir-putin-1764932650967"><strong>Putin India visit: 'India's economy is world's fastest growing economy', says Russia President Vladimir Putin</strong></a></p><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚡️A plane with passengers on board caught fire in Brazil<br><br>In Brazil, an Airbus A320 operated by LATAM caught fire right on the runway. The aircraft was preparing for takeoff when the cabin suddenly filled with smoke, and passengers saw flames under the wing through the windows.… <a href="https://t.co/v1jVSZTwPR">pic.twitter.com/v1jVSZTwPR</a></p>&mdash; NEXTA (@nexta_tv) <a href="https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/1996811775472177335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Latam, a Brazilian airline, in a statement said, “The smoke generated from the equipment triggered safety protocols. Passengers were evacuated from the aircraft via the boarding bridge and the escape slide, all with the assistance of employees trained for this type of situation.”</p><h2>Past incidents</h2><p>Earlier this year, over 150 passengers were forced to evacuate a flight in panic after a “potential landing gear malfunction” led to a fire onboard. Video footage showed passengers emerging from the thick smoke, visibly shaken by the ordeal. In July, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a “maintenance problem” just before its scheduled departure to Miami. Passengers were filmed escaping the smoke-filled aircraft using inflatable slides as the situation continued to worsen.</p>

WATCH | Passengers flee smoke-filled plane at Brazil airport after it catches fire; no injuries reported

A sudden fire in the luggage-handling area at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport caused panic and forced a swift evacuation of passengers and staff. Viral videos from the terminal showed thick smoke billowing across the concourse as people rushed towards emergency exits while security teams and airport personnel moved in to clear the area. At the time, LATAM flight LA3418 to Porto Alegre was in the boarding process. Smoke alarms activated the airport’s emergency protocols, halting boarding and ensuring that all passengers and crew were safely escorted out. No injuries were reported. In a separate incident elsewhere in Brazil, an Airbus A320 operated by LATAM caught fire on the runway moments before takeoff. According to passengers, smoke rapidly filled the cabin and flames were visible beneath one of the wings. The crew ordered an immediate evacuation, deploying inflatable slides as all 180 occupants scrambled out and ran across the tarmac. Airport authorities confirmed that everyone escaped unhurt. Aviation experts say the crew’s calm and rapid response was crucial in averting tragedy. Also Read: Putin India visit: 'India's economy is world's fastest growing economy', says Russia President Vladimir Putin Watch the video here

<p>A fire broke out at Guarulhos Airport, causing panic among the passengers. LATAM Flight LA3418 was evacuated safely. Meanwhile, a fire on a LATAM Airbus A320 was swiftly contained, preventing further tragedy</p>

<p>In an apparent hack, an airport in Rio de Janeiro,&nbsp;Brazil faced an embarrassing situation on Friday. What happened was that the electronic displays at the facility started showing pornographic movies on its own instead of advertisements and flight information. The Brazil's airport authority Infraero has reported the matter to the Federal Police. The pornographic display at Santos Dumont airport also made several travellers uncomfortable. Many people were stunned to witness the development while others were busy shielding their kids from watching the adult material. In some video clips, which were being circulated on social media about the incident, people can also be seen laughing at the displays. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We stress that the content shown in our media screens is the responsibility of the companies, who have advertisement rights," said Infraero. The partners use their own systems of publication and there is no connection of it with the flight information system of Infraero, it said. To check the issue, the hacked screens were turned off by the airport authority, it said. &nbsp;</p>

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In an apparent hack, an airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil faced an embarrassing situation on Friday. What happened was that the electronic displays at the facility started showing pornographic movies on its own instead of advertisements and flight information.

In an apparent hack, an airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil faced an embarrassing situation on Friday. What happened was that the electronic displays at the facility started showing pornographic movies on its own instead of advertisements and flight information. The Brazil's airport authority Infraero has reported the matter to the Federal Police. The pornographic display at Santos Dumont airport also made several travellers uncomfortable. Many people were stunned to witness the development while others were busy shielding their kids from watching the adult material. In some video clips, which were being circulated on social media about the incident, people can also be seen laughing at the displays. The information services have been outsourced to another company, which has also been notified, the airport authority said in a statement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE "We stress that the content shown in our media screens is the responsibility of the companies, who have advertisement rights," said Infraero. The partners use their own systems of publication and there is no connection of it with the flight information system of Infraero, it said. To check the issue, the hacked screens were turned off by the airport authority, it said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Hacked or busted? Brazil airport screens display porn instead of flight information to travellers