Fly Dubai aircraft catches fire after taking off from Kathmandu

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A Dubai-bound flight of Fly Dubai, which took off from Nepal's Kathmandu on April 24, caught fire minutes after take off. While reports earlier said that attempts were being to land the flight on an emergency basis in Nepal, the local government has clarified that the aircraft is proceeding towards its destination. "Fly Dubai flight 576 (Boeing 737-800) Kathmandu to Dubai is normal now and proceeding to its destination Dubai as per the flight plan.