A FedEx plane caught fire Friday evening while landing at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, authorities said.

The plane was arriving from Memphis shortly before 6:00 p.m. when the fire broke out, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles.

The pilots told authorities they believe the left landing gear collapsed on the runway. Both pilots escaped without injury.

The fire, which was contained to the left wing and fuel tank, was put out within minutes of the landing, Jachles said. An inspection determined that the cargo appeared to be undamaged.

Air traffic controllers in Fort Lauderdale issued a ground stop after the flight, and no flights were allowed to leave for a time. The airport's south runway reopened about 7:00 p.m., but the north runway remained closed for investigation.

Fedex plane fuselage exploding at the airport right in front of my dads gate pic.twitter.com/bQZAev2qFv

- Alex Robles (@Alex_Robles44) October 28, 2016

FedEx issued a statement that the company was cooperating with authorities.

The National Transportation Safety Board is opening an investigation into a FedEx plane that caught fire after its landing gear collapsed. Christopher O'Neill, a spokesman for the board, said a team of five investigators are being sent to Fort Lauderdale.

FAA Statement: @FedEx Flight 910, DC-10, MEM>FLL, landing gear collapsed, fire extinguished, Runway 10L Closed, Ground Stop @FLLFlyer

- The FAA (@FAANews) October 28, 2016

FedEx plane exploded next to my departure gate at Ft Lauderdale. #Fedexexplosion pic.twitter.com/H3QtFbzg9i

- Kevan Shokat (@kevansf) October 28, 2016

Earlier Friday, eight people reported minor injuries after an American Airlines aircraft caught fire at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

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