A fire involving a baggage loader at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, prompted the evacuation of a LATAM A320 aircraft on Thursday. Passengers preparing to depart for Porto Alegre were forced to exit the plane as smoke filled the area around the jet.
The incident, which occurred during the boarding process, caused a three-hour delay for the flight. While no injuries were reported, the event highlights potential vulnerabilities in airport ground operations and the importance of rapid emergency response protocols. First responders successfully extinguished the blaze and removed the damaged baggage conveyor. The flight ultimately departed and landed in Porto Alegre just before 3 AM Friday morning.
According to a post from Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) on December 5, 2025, the evacuation appeared largely organized, with passengers calmly exiting the aircraft. Social media footage captured individuals disembarking. LATAM stated they provided full assistance to all passengers affected by the disruption.
