Takeoff of an United Airlines flight at Tampa International Airport had to be aborted on Monday afternoon.
According to officials, a tire blew on Flight 1948 bound for Houston causing a small fire around 3:30 p.m.
The tire blew as the Boeing 737 was speeding down the runway.
Witness video shows smoke and fire crews responding.
@united 1948 pic.twitter.com/X0zyCA2v65
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Crews quickly got the 131 passengers off the plane by stairs.
No one was hurt according to airport officials.
This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
Update: still alive after our plane caught on fire at Tampa international airport ??? #smf #smf16 #united @United pic.twitter.com/KVE5LQvcKs
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