On June 8, 1995, a ValuJet DC-9 is flying to Miami, but they have an issue on takeoff. What caused this flight to catch fire right when they were about to depart?

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Uncontained Engine Failure/Fire, ValuJet Airlines Flight 597, Douglas DC-9-32, N908VJ, Atlanta, Georgia, June 8, 1995

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Report: Uncontained Engine Failure/Fire, ValuJet Airlines Flight 597, Douglas DC-9-32, N908VJ, Atlanta, Georgia, June 8, 1995