Saudi Hajj Flight From Jeddah Sparks Concern After Smoky Landing
According to airport officials, the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team responded immediately to the incident. Working swiftly alongside the airline's ground crew, they successfully contained the smoke and ensured that no damage was caused to the aircraft.
'All passengers were safely deboarded, and no injuries were reported,' an airport official confirmed, adding that airport operations continued without disruption. The cause of the smoke has not yet been publicly disclosed, but officials say prompt coordination between emergency teams averted any escalation.
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