{
  "id": 2593604,
  "title": "Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/laptop-catches-fire-on-us-flight-with-passenger-treated-at-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T14:14:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/laptop-catches-fire-on-us-flight-with-passenger-treated-at-airport/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, a passenger's laptop caught fire on American Airlines Flight 2398, causing the aircraft to make an emergency landing at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas. According to audio obtained by CBS News, the pilot reported a \"cabin fire in the back of the airplane\" and mentioned that \"about four to five passengers were burned by the laptop.\" The incident occurred during the flight's return journey from Atlanta, Georgia. One passenger received medical attention on-site and was released after the plane landed. American Airlines praised the professionalism and swift response of their crew in containing the device. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recorded 58 verified lithium battery incidents this year, with 84 cases related to laptops over the past 20 years. Lithium batteries must be stored in carry-on baggage only, as per FAA guidelines. In May, an EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank charging in a passenger's luggage caused concerns. The UK's aviation regulator has warned that power banks pose serious risks of overheating or catching fire, urging increased awareness as portable chargers can be dangerous.",
  "summary": "One person has received medical treatment after a passenger’s laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight. The pilot had reported a “cabin fire in the back of the airplane” to air traffic control, saying “the flight attendants are trying to put it out now”, according to audio obtained by the BBC’s US reporting partner [...] The post Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated…",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/laptop-catches-fire-on-us-flight-with-passenger-treated-at-airport-2616363",
        "published": "2026-08-22T17:12:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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