Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Eighteen people sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out on a Ryanair plane shortly after midnight at Majorca's Palma de Mallorca Airport, prompting a swift evacuation and emergency response.

The incident occurred around 12:35 a.m. on Saturday, as the aircraft was reportedly preparing for departure. The destination of the flight has not yet been confirmed. Passengers were seen abandoning the plane through an emergency exit and climbing onto one of the wings before jumping down to the tarmac in panic as smoke filled the cabin.

Emergency services responded immediately. According to a spokesperson from the regional emergency coordination center, four ambulances - including two basic life support units and two ad...