24 August 19:23
An American Airlines plane was rerouted after a passenger's electronic device caught fire. The incident was handled with no injuries.
Ana Maria Eftene
International
Foto: Facebook
During Flight 357 from Philadelphia to Phoenix, an electronic device caused a fire on board an American Airlines plane, causing panic among passengers. The aircraft landed safely at Washington Dulles Airport, where firefighters responded. The crew quickly brought the situation under control and no one was injured. American Airlines offered alternative flights and apologized for the inconvenience. The FAA has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident.
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