Firefighters hurt by BA jet fumes

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Firefighters hurt by BA jet fumes

Five firefighters have been hurt after being called to an incident on a BA plane after it landed in the US.
The captain of the London-to-Boston flight reported the smell of fumes at Logan International Airport, in Boston, at 0230 GMT on Monday.

The 219 passengers and 14 crew were not hurt, but firefighters reportedly complained of burning eyes and throats.

A BA spokesman denied reports there had been a fire on board. Engineers are investigating the incident.

The spokesman added that the captain had reported a "strong odour", after Flight 239 had landed safely.

All passengers were off the plane by the time the emergency services arrived, he said.

Massachusetts Port Authority spokesman Phil Orlandella said the firefighters had complained of burning in their throats and eyes.


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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/world/4015103.stm

Published: 2004/11/16 05:35:09 GMT

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