A WestJet flight from the United States on July 13, 2025 touched down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Shortly after I landed, the same plane had a small engine fire. The incident, which occurred at approximately 1:38 PM, raised immediate concerns but resulted in no injuries among the 50 passengers aboard.
Thanks to the aircraft’s onboard systems, there was quick response by airport fire personnel to extinguish the fire, including cooling the engine, which was accomplished quickly upon landing. Thanks to rapid action from first responders across YVR, everyone remained safe and secure. Passengers evacuated using inflatable slides, a typical response to this type of occurrence.
Federal investigators have recently been sent to the airport to investigate the engine fire itself and the circumstances leading up to it. WestJet people and airside airport operations immediately went into action. Because of their rapid response, every passenger was quickly evacuated to safety and treated immediately.
Incident Details
The WestJet international flight was inbound from the U.S. when the small engine fire was detected. In the end, the aircraft landed safely, so the situation was quickly resolved. In the background, the onboard fire suppression systems went to work to contain the emerging emergency.
Vancouver International Airport’s first responders played a crucial role in the incident’s management. They were on the scene almost immediately after the fire was reported, ensuring that all safety protocols were followed during the evacuation process.
Press releases and updates about the incident were promptly communicated to the public just days after it happened. At 1:55 PM, Chloe Reynaud, a spokeswoman for YVR, provided information about the situation and the response efforts.
“YVR personnel, as well as emergency services, WestJet staff and our airport partners, worked to reunite passengers with their baggage and provide any other needed supports,” – Chloe Reynaud
Passenger Safety and Response
The flight crew and airport emergency services response was fast and quick thinking. Thanks to their rapid response, all of the passengers were left uninjured. One of those who witnessed the evacuation described it as very orderly, with inflatable slides allowing for a quick escape from the aircraft.
Airport crews and security forces were swift to help passengers as they made it to safety. They worked diligently to ensure that everyone remained calm and accounted for, while addressing any concerns regarding baggage retrieval and other necessities post-evacuation.
Airports staff and emergency services responded quickly and effectively as soon as the incident unfolded. See how their rapid response demonstrated the agency’s preparedness and a vigorous commitment to passenger safety.
Ongoing Investigation
As federal investigators begin their inquiry into the engine fire incident, they will assess various factors contributing to the event. Their findings can give you clues about what went wrong mechanically or procedurally in order to avoid similar misadventures in the future.
This is something the entire aviation community should monitor as it progresses. Our authorities are serious about making sure that full and complete investigations are made so that safety is upheld across the entire air travel space.
