Denver (Colorado), July 27 -- A tyre fire forced an American Airlines flight to abort takeoff at Denver International Airport on Saturday, triggering a full-scale emergency evacuation.

One person sustained a minor injury and was taken to hospital, according to Denver International Airport officials.

The incident led to temporary delays, with nearly 90 flights disrupted during the emergency response.

American Airlines attributed the incident to a "mechanical issue" involving a tyre during takeoff.

Videos shared on social media showed thick smoke and visible flames beneath the aircraft as passengers slid down to safety.

The MAX 8 had previously been grounded worldwide in 2019 after two catastrophic crashes involving Lion Air and Ethiop...