An American Airlines flight has been diverted to Tucson, Arizona after a fire broke out on board the plane, according to local news outlets.
The blaze started Monday afternoon inside the galley of the aircraft, prompting the pilot to make an emergency landing, according to Tucson Scanner.
It is unclear what sparked the fire, and whether there were any injuries.
The plane has since landed safely on the runway. The flames are believed to have been contained to the galley.
A plane galley is the kitchen area where flight attendants store, prepare and heat food for customers.
The aircraft was traveling from Phoenix Sky Harbor International to Miami International Airport when the inferno forced it to land 75 minutes after take-off.
Flight tracking data shows the flight, American Airlines 1429, landed around 1.30pm local time after departing from Phoenix at 12.15pm.
An American Airlines flight has been diverted to Tucson, Arizona after a fire broke out board a plane, according to local news outlets. (Pictured: An American Airlines plane in flight)
The blaze broke out Monday afternoon inside the galley of the plane prompting the aircraft to make an emergency landing, according to Tucson Scanner
It comes as airlines have been cracking down on passengers packing lithium batteries in checked luggage over fears they could spark a fire.
The Daily Mail has contacted American Airlines for more information.
This is a breaking news story with updates to follow.