An MV-22 Osprey caught fire Sunday evening at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, prompting a response from multiple fire agencies.
The incident was reported around 5:55 p.m., with flames and heavy smoke coming from one of the aircraft’s engine nacelles while it was on the airfield. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) crews from the airport responded with specialized foam trucks, assisted by Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Gilbert Fire & Rescue.
Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control using firefighting foam, preventing it from spreading beyond the affected area.
