FAA investigates engine fire on Delta plane from Logan Airport

The Airbus 330 was flying from Logan International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport when Delta crew reported the problem, the statement said.

The FAA is investigating.

The incident resulted in the runway being temporarily closed while the Delta plane was towed, a Massport spokesman said.

A ground stop was ordered for the Delta plane for a short period of time, but it was later lifted, spokeswoman Jennifer Mehigan said.

“There may be some residual delays, but they shouldn’t last long,” Mehigan said shortly after 9 p.m

She referred questions to Delta, but the airlines could not immediately be reached for comment.

The incident was the second time this week that engine problems were reported on a plane departing Logan.

A United Airlines flight to Washington/Dulles International Airport was forced to return to the gate Monday evening after an engine problem caused a small fire on the edge of the runway, the Globe reported.

The plane taxied around 8 p.m. The fire was quickly extinguished and the aircraft returned to the gate under its own power.

There were no injuries.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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