Small fire reported on plane at Logan Airport gate

BOSTON — A small fire was reported at Logan Airport Tuesday morning.

Logan officials tell Boston 25 News the United Airlines plane was at a gate in Terminal B Tuesday morning when a small fire was reported on the tail end outside of the plane.

Officials say no passengers were on board at the time.

The flight headed for San Francisco has been canceled.

United sent Boston 25 News the following statement:

“A 737 aircraft experienced a mechanical issue while parked at a gate at Boston Logan International Airport. There were no customers or crew onboard at the time. The aircraft has been removed from service while our maintenance crews evaluate it. We are making alternate arrangements for our customers traveling from Boston to San Francisco on United 477.”

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