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Laptop Fire On Flight to DFW | Wilmington News
A laptop battery caught fire mid-flight on American Airlines Flight 2398, sending smoke and flames into the cabin as it approached Dallas Fort Worth. Thanks to quick-thinking flight attendants who used a thermal containment bag — exactly as trained — the situation was contained before it escalated. The FAA confirmed lithium-ion batteries can enter “thermal runaway” under stress, from damage or overheating to improper packing. The plane landed safely with emergency crews waiting; one passenger received medical care but was released. Crews got high marks for their calm, professional response —…
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