B737-800
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Issued Advisory / Alert; Flight Crew Returned To Gate; Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed
Aircraft
On takeoff roll was informed that our right engine was on fire. Rejected take off below 60 knots. Performed checklist; inspected by CFR. Returned to gate flight cancelled.
B737-800 pilot is informed during the takeoff roll that the right engine is on fire and the takeoff is rejected below 60 knots. The engine is shut down and the flight returns to the gate.