B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 210; Flight Crew Type 5395.5
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport
Aircraft
Just after rotation; both pilots heard multiple screams of 'fire; fire' coming from cabin. Continued the climb and initial turn to the south. Flight Attendant (FA) called flight deck moments after takeoff and reported a strong odor of a possible electric fire ; but no flame or source was observed. No odor or fumes were observed on flight deck. Leveled off at 2;000 ft. and coordinated a return to [departure airport]. FA called back and said no fire was found and odor/fumes had subsided. No indications or warning systems were noted on flight deck. Ran all appropriate check lists and asked ATC to notify fire/rescue and company that we would be returning. Shared plan to return with FAs and ran the [possible evacuation procedure] Informed customers that we would be returning safely back to [departure airport]. Visual approach was conducted. Exited runway and stopped on taxi way to communicate with fire/rescue personnel. No abnormalities noted by ground personnel. After confirming with FAs that all passengers seated; continued to gate uneventfully.
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B737NG flight crew reported they returned to departure airport after flight attendants reported a strong burning odor in the cabin.