B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 178
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Evacuated
Aircraft
While flying from ZZZ to ZZZ2 at FL360 we encountered a forward cargo fire warning indication. We complied with the appropriate checklist and landed at the nearest suitable airport.
Emergency landing and passenger evacuation in ZZZ2. Great training and quality personnel made this event go smoothly in a very high stress emergency situation.
A B737 flight crew received a forward cargo compartment fire warning while in cruise at FL360. They completed the associated emergency checklists; advised ATC; landed safely; and evacuated the aircraft.