BBC News August 22, 2026 • 09:45

Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports - BBC

Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports - BBC

The pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns that lithium batteries, including laptop batteries, are capable of overheating "as a result of various factors, including if the battery is damaged, ov… [+62 chars]

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