nnA Delta Airlines Boeing 767 experienced an engine fire during takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shortly after retracting its landing gear. The crew declared an emergency at 3,000 feet, aborted the climb, and safely returned to LAX with emergency services on standby. Firefighters extinguished the blaze upon landing before the aircraft taxied to Terminal 3. The aircraft involved was powered by GE CF6-80C2 engines. All passengers and crew evacuated safely with no reported injuries.