Officials say that a Newark fire battalion chief was taken to University Hospital for a hand injury. A resident of the building was also treated for possible smoke inhalation.

A FedEx plane was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport Saturday morning after it struck a bird while taking off and one of its engines caught on fire, officials said.

FedEx said the flight experienced a bird strike during takeoff and was able to return safely to Newark. Aviation accidents and close calls that have ... flying while on fire Saturday morning ...