Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Returns To Service After Hot Brakes Cause Fire In Las Vegas

A fire broke out due to overheated brakes when a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 landed in Las Vegas on May 9, 2025. According to a report by The Aviation Herald, the fire caused both left main landing gear tires to explode. The damaged tires were replaced, and the aircraft has since returned to service.