[1FreeAmerican]

Article says the engine caught fire at 36,000’.

No birds up there?

[Henchster]

..shortly after takeoff ..

Maybe 3,600 feet.

[crusty old prospector]

Who was flying beside them at 36,000’ with a camera?

[pfflier]

Those pictures and are inconsistent with 36,000 ft. They are below the cloud deck.

It is also inconceivable that the engine would be kept running until attaining a lower altitude.