Southwest faces multiple incidents including diversion and gunfire strike

The FAA confirmed this engine-related incident and announced an investigation would follow.

On November 15th, emergency slides were deployed on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at Denver International Airport following a phone battery fire onboard. A passenger sustained minor injuries during evacuation procedures prompted by the fire which ignited an airplane seat.

In relation to this event, the FAA remarked: "Passengers in the front half of the plane exited through the jet bridge. Passengers in the rear half of the plane exited using slides."

Additionally, on November 15th, gunfire reportedly struck another Southwest Boeing 737-800 near its cockpit while taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport. No injuries were reported as passengers were transferred onto a replacement flight operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8.

The FAA commented: "While taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport, Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was reportedly struck by gunfire near the cockpit around 8:30 p.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 15. The Boeing 737-800 returned to the gate where passengers deplaned."