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UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Aug 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Video shows DHL plane on fire at LAX
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A DHL cargo plane caught fire at Los Angeles International Airport late Wednesday night, according to video shown during NBC4 News at 11 p.m. Flames were seen coming from the plane’s left side around 11:10 p.m. No injuries were reported, and the cause and exact fire origin were unclear.
WHO: DHL (cargo airline); LAX airport responders (implied)
WHAT: Video shows a DHL cargo plane with flames coming from its left side after catching fire at LAX.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026
WHERE: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The cause hasn't been reported yet.
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