Ryanair Flight Diverts to France After Mid-Air Fire Alert
A Ryanair flight from Manchester, UK, to Faro, Portugal, declared an emergency and diverted to Bordeaux, France. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing smoke fill the cabin, prompting the emergency landing. Upon arrival, the aircraft was met by fire crews and armed police. Ryanair stated the diversion was due to a 'minor technical issue' and a smell in the galley, denying there was a fire. Passengers were transferred to a replacement aircraft to continue their journey hours later.
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