Firefighters investigate unfounded reports of engine fire involving FedEx cargo plane

Possible FedEx Plane Engine Fire Under Investigation

(Reno, NV) — Authorities at Reno-Tahoe International Airport are investigating a possible engine fire on a FedEx cargo plane. The incident happened shortly after ten o’clock Thursday night. The pilots reported a possible fire in the right engine before takeoff. Firefighters responded and found no active fire. The plane then returned to the gate for a precautionary inspection. There are no reports of injuries.

Firefighters investigate unfounded reports of engine fire involving FedEx cargo plane

Firefighters responded to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport Thursday night on reports of a possible engine fire involving a plane. Those reports turned out to be unfounded.