Dubai: An Emirates plane flying from Kerala with 275 people on board caught fire after landing in Dubai on Wednesday, leading to the closure of Dubai airport, officials said.

Emirates can confirm that an incident happened at Dubai International Airport on 3rd August 2016 at about 12.45pm local time.

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

We can confirm flight EK521 from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai has been involved in an accident at Dubai International.

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

There were 275 passengers and crew on board. Our main priority now is the safety and well-being of all involved.

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

We are extending full co-operation to authorities & emergency services managing the situation. #EK521

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

We will update the Emirates website & social media channels as more information becomes available. #EK521

— Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016

It said all passengers were evacuated and there were no reported injuries.